Amistad' Salvia, Friendship Sage, Salvia 'Amistad' PP23578
Noted for its extremely long blooming season, award-winning Salvia ‘Amistad’ (Friendship Sage) is a bushy, upright perennial with large, rich royal purple flowers adorned with nearly black calyces. Blooming constantly from early summer until frost, the flowers are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. They rise well above the aromatic foliage of glossy, bright green, slender leaves, which remain evergreen in frost-free locations.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 3A, 5, 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 3A, 5, 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Salvia ‘Amistad’ (Friendship Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia ‘Amistad’ (Friendship Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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