Salvia 'Ultra Violet' (Sage)
Sage 'Ultra Violet', Salvia lycioides x greggii 'Ultra Violet'
Salvia 'Ultra Violet' is an eye-catching perennial that will reward you with a profusion of bright violet flowers from mid-summer to frost. Borne in loose terminal racemes along upright stems clad with aromatic dark green leaves, the very attractive flower stalks are of great aesthetic appeal in beds or borders and attract scores of butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects.
- Grows up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm) and 24-30 in. wide (60-75 cm).
- Thrives in full sun, in dry to medium, well-drained soils. Best flower production in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade. Drought tolerant once established.
- Low maintenance, this Salvia is perfect for beds and borders or containers.
- Deer and rabbit resistant
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Salvia - Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (75cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Salvia - Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (75cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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