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Royal Purple Sage

Salvia Muelleri

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Overview

Royal Purple Sage (Salvia muelleri) is a vibrant perennial shrub known for its deep purple blooms and gray-green foliage. With a mature size of about 3-4 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. It adds striking color contrast to borders and is a magnet for pollinators. Hardiness zones range from 8 to 10 in the imperial scale.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — This hardy plant typically reaches a height of 18 to 24 inches and spreads about 24 to 30 inches wide
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — It adds striking color contrast to borders and is a magnet for pollinatorsRoyal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — Hardiness zones range from 8 to 10 in the imperial scaleRoyal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — and is drought-tolerant once establishedRoyal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — scientifically known as Salvia muelleriRoyal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soilRoyal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — With a mature size of about 3-4 feet tall and wide+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

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Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — This hardy plant typically reaches a height of 18 to 24 inches and spreads about 24 to 30 inches wide
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — It adds striking color contrast to borders and is a magnet for pollinators
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — Hardiness zones range from 8 to 10 in the imperial scale
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — and is drought-tolerant once established
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — scientifically known as Salvia muelleri
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — With a mature size of about 3-4 feet tall and wide
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — is a vibrant perennial that adds a touch of regality to any landscape with its rich
Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — Salvia muelleri prefers full sun conditions but can tolerate partial shade
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