Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 48 - 60 inches |
Plant Spread: | 48 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Deep purple |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: To frost. Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Parentage: | Salvia guaranitica x Salvia gesneriiflora |
lovesblooms | On July 21, 2015 | Bloomed |
lovesblooms | On May 9, 2015 | Transplanted |
lovesblooms | On April 24, 2015 | Obtained plant |
MunchkinsMom | On November 2, 2015 | Obtained plant Dogwooderitternet eBay |
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