Salvia Purple

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Purple Sage, Salvia Purple, Autumn Sage

Salvia Purple, commonly known as Autumn Sage or Purple Sage, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its rich display of flowers through summer and autumn. It produces long and slender flower spikes carrying small, purple flowers which sit neatly above the lush, mid-green foliage. It typically grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when positioned on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. Purple Sage is commonly included in herb gardens, mixed plantings, cottage gardens, borders, or simply grown in a container.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	75 cm
Spread:	75 cm
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Purple Sage, Salvia Purple, Autumn Sage

Salvia Purple Details

Salvia Purple, commonly known as Autumn Sage or Purple Sage, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its rich display of flowers through summer and autumn. It produces long and slender flower spikes carrying small, purple flowers which sit neatly above the lush, mid-green foliage. The flowers are great for attracting butterflies and birds. All parts of the plant are aromatic and produce a lovely fragrance when crushed or brushed against. It typically grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when positioned on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. It hardy to moderate frost once established but does require good levels of soil moisture during dry periods. Purple Sage is commonly included in herb gardens, mixed plantings, cottage gardens, borders, or simply grown in a container. A mass planting suits this plant and gives a very rewarding display.