Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Red-violet |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Parentage: | Salvia dichlamys x Salvia microphylla |
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