Salvia

Long spikes of beautiful flowers attract butterflies and create a cloudlike effect in the garden. An attractive, long-blooming display in the landscape or cut for arrangements, fresh or dried. Remove faded flowers for best appearance in the garden.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Dianthus

Gaura

Plant Details

Common name

Salvia
Botanical name

Salvia verticillata
Variety

Purple Rain
Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

18-24" (46-61 cm)
Habit

Rounded
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Purple
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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Herb H.'s collection

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