Salvia 'Electric Purple'

Also Known As

Electric Purple Salvia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

8a-11

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Salvia 'Electric Purple' plant details

Salvia 'Electric Purple' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Electric Purple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Electric Purple'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Electric Purple Salvia produces electrifying dark royal purple, 2" long tubular flowers that emerge from black calyxes along black spikes throughout the growing season. So far it has been very similar to the hybrid Purple Majesty in flower, foliage, and form and we expect its hardiness to be similar as well. Provide a full to mostly sunny position in a rich, well-draining garden soil with average moisture. Electric Purple Salvia is most likely a hybrid of Anise or Brazilian Sage, Salvia guaranitica.