General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 60 - 72 inches
Plant Spread: 48 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Deep violet-blue with white beelines
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Salvia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Salvia amethystina subsp. ampelophylla
  • Synonym: Salvia ampelophylla

Salvia (Salvia amethystina subsp. ampelophylla) was a featured
Plant of the Day for August 2, 2016.
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Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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