Salvia 'Anthony Parker'

Also Known As

Anthony Parker Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 8'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Salvia 'Anthony Parker' plant details

Salvia 'Anthony Parker' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Anthony Parker'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Anthony Parker'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Frances Parker of South Carolina discovered this unlikely cross and named it for her grandson. Blessed with attributes from both parents, 'Anthony Parker' features extraordinary, nearly 2 ft. long spires of midnight purple-black, leucantha-like flowers topping attractive leaves and young downy white stems. The broad-based, grayish green foliage tapers to a point, and displays a venation similar to Salvia elegans. Gracing an herbaceous border or even an arrangement, this robust Salvia's dark flowers will set Sedum 'Autumn Fire' aglow.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A floriferous compact variety growing to 4' tall and 4' wide in sun. Beautiful 2' long dark blue purple indigo spire-like flowers from mid-summer to fall. hardy zone 9