Salvia verticillata - 'Purple Rain' (Sage)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Taller Rounded Form
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Purple Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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This hardy perennial produces branching racemes of purple blooms throughout the summer. Green foliage is borne on upright branches. A useful herbaceous plant for a mid border location. 1m tall x 50cm.

Cultivation notes: This hardy Salvia requires a sheltered location in full sun. Salvias require a well drained soil - flourishing on chalky or sandy soils. Cut back after flowering to encourage second flush of bloom. 80cm tall x 45cm.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.
Salvia verticillata - 'Purple Rain' (Sage)
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