Sage 'Violet Riot', Balkan Clary 'Violet Riot', Steppe Sage 'Violet Riot', Color Spires Series
Incredibly showy, Salvia nemorosa ‘Violet Riot’ is a lovely upright perennial producing unique flowering spikes of vibrant violet blue flowers, adorned with deep purple calyxes. The blossoms are densely arranged in whorls around the stems and bloom from late spring into early summer. Lovely when planted in drifts, it is perfect for small spaces,
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 20" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| 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, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 20" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| 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, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Salvia nemorosa ‘Violet Riot’ (Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia nemorosa ‘Violet Riot’ (Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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