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Deep Purple II Salvia

Salvia

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Overview

The Salvia 'Deep Purple II' is an upright annual with deep green foliage and vivid purple flower spikes held in dramatic black calyces. It grows 24-36 inches tall and wide, blooming from planting to hard frost. Best in part sun to full sun with well-drained soil and average water, it is heat tolerant, easy to maintain, and attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Water Medium
Deep Purple II Salvia — It grows 24-36 inches tall and wide, blooming from planting to hard frost

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae

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Deep Purple II Salvia — black and purple flowers in the garden; gardeners frequently report reliable container performance and near-constant hummingbird
Deep Purple II Salvia — and massed landscape beds
Deep Purple II Salvia — where its color and flowering are strongest
Deep Purple II Salvia — and gardeners often find it responds by becoming denser; gardeners frequently report reliable container performance and near-constant
Deep Purple II Salvia — Slender spikes of vivid purple flowers rise from deep green foliage
Deep Purple II Salvia — Blooming from planting until hard frost; especially when hummingbirds, image 87
Deep Purple II Salvia — Deep Purple II Salvia is a superb vertical accent for containers
Deep Purple II Salvia — though prolonged severe drought may cause lower leaves to shed
Deep Purple II Salvia — this sterile selection does not set seed, image 53
Deep Purple II Salvia — and even more floriferous.<br><br>In design; commonly referred to as Deep Purple II Salvia
Deep Purple II Salvia — Best in part sun to full sun with well-drained soil and average water; especially when hummingbirds, image 72
Deep Purple II Salvia — branching form that holds its own among summer annuals and tender perennials
Deep Purple II Salvia — this sterile selection does not set seed, image 88
Deep Purple II Salvia — valued for its upright habit and intense; commonly referred to as Deep Purple II Salvia
Deep Purple II Salvia — and even more floriferous.<br><br>In design
Deep Purple II Salvia — especially as a thriller in large patio pots where its dark calyces add sophistication to brighter companions
Deep Purple II Salvia — Deep Purple II Salvia matures to approximately 24 to 36 inches tall and wide; this sterile selection does not set seed, image 83
Deep Purple II Salvia — and massed landscape beds; gardeners frequently report reliable container performance and near-constant hummingbird activity
Deep Purple II Salvia — The Salvia 'Deep Purple II'; this sterile selection does not set seed, image 73
Deep Purple II Salvia — The Salvia 'Deep Purple II'; this sterile selection does not set seed
Deep Purple II Salvia — it shows impressive toughness and heat tolerance; especially when hummingbirds
Deep Purple II Salvia — and butterflies move through the stems all season long.<br><br>Compact but substantial
Deep Purple II Salvia — and butterflies move through the stems all season long.<br><br>Compact but substantial; especially when hummingbirds
Deep Purple II Salvia — each bloom set against a dramatic black calyx that gives the plant exceptional depth in the border

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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