General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2010 Fleuroselect Approved Novelty Winner

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Common names
  • Salvia
Also sold as:
  • Salvia 'Light House Purple'

'Lighthouse Purple' was a featured
Plant of the Day for January 11, 2016.
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo Courtesy of Smokeys Daylily Gardens Used with Permission
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Photo Courtesy of Smokeys Daylily Gardens Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
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