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Purple Rain Salvia Plant

11.99
  • - Lilac Sage
  • - Height: 12-30 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: May-June, September
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Purple Rain Salvia Plant
Plant Features

Our Purple Rain Hardy Salvia is the epitome of the 'set it and forget it' plant. It provides oodles of gorgeous purple spikes that rise above the green, fuzzy foliage. Once established, this beauty is drought tolerant, and will come back year after year. Deadheading ensures continuing blossoms throughout the season. Known to attract butterflies, you can even grow these in containers to add color and height!

Our Salvia Plants are cultivated with care and are free from harmful pesticides, making them a safe and stunning addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Best planted in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for mature growth and airflow

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5
  • - Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates poor or sandy soils

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply when first planted, allowing soil to dry between waterings
  • - Once established, Salvia is drought-tolerant and thrives with minimal watering

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage vigorous growth and blooming
  • - Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can result in weak, leggy growth

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering
  • - Cut back in late fall or early spring to maintain shape and promote new growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Salvia is generally pest-free, though monitor for aphids or spider mites in very dry conditions
  • - Ensure good air circulation to prevent any fungal issues, though Salvia is highly disease-resistant

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from late spring through summer with vertical spikes of blue, purple, red, or pink flowers

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, tolerates both heat and cold once established

Companion Plants for Salvia:

  • - Lavender: Complements Salvia with its fragrant, drought-tolerant nature and soft purple flowers
  • - Echinacea: Adds vibrant color and height to pair with Salvia’s spiky blooms
  • - Coreopsis: Provides a continuous display of yellow flowers that contrast beautifully with Salvia’s cool tones
  • - Achillea: Complements Salvia with its delicate clusters of flowers and pollinator appeal
  • - Rudbeckia: Adds bold yellow blooms that enhance the overall summer display of Salvia
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread 15-30 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features Cut Flowers, Drought tolerant
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Fall Garden, Pollinator Garden, Roof Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Water Conservation
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Medium, Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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This plant was ordered late in the season and still arrived blooming!

From Elizabeth | October 23, 2020


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