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    • Photo of Salvia 'Amante' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Salvia 'Amante'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Salvia 'Amante' plant details

    Salvia 'Amante' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular 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 'Amante'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Amante'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tall, showy spikes of rich fuchsia pink flowers with purple black calyces adorn Salvia ‘Amante’, a butterfly and hummingbird magnet. Makes a lovely cut flower in arrangement. Plant Hummingbird Sage in moist, well-drained soil. Great in borders and flower beds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Cut back in winter. Moderately drought tolerant once established.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Salvia 'Amante' plant

    How to Grow Salvia 'Amante'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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