General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 18 - 26 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Deep purple
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: No deadheading needed
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Trade name information:
Series: Ablazin'™
Trade Name: Purple
Cultivar name: 'Ablazin' Purple'
Common names
  • Salvia

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