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Whorled Sage

Salvia Verticillata

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Overview

Lilac Sage (Salvia verticillata) is a hardy perennial featuring whorls of soft purple flowers atop 1-2 ft tall spikes with lush green foliage. This plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established and great for attracting pollinators, it's perfect for borders, wild gardens, or as a fragrant ground cover. Blooms from late spring to early summer.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — This plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — blue and violet flowers in the garden; prized for its whorls of lilac-purple blooms and its robustWhorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — the Lilac Sage is a notably carefree addition to any garden setting; perennial with blue and violet bloomsWhorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — Lilac Sage is drought-resistant once establishedWhorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — It prefers full sun to part shade, flourishing in well-drained soilWhorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — While it is adaptable to different types of soils, adequate drainage is vital to prevent root rot, image 58Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — reaching heights of 18 to 30 inches with a spread of 12 to 24 inches; vertical accent amid the greenery of a garden+82

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — This plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — blue and violet flowers in the garden; prized for its whorls of lilac-purple blooms and its robust
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — the Lilac Sage is a notably carefree addition to any garden setting; perennial with blue and violet blooms
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — Lilac Sage is drought-resistant once established
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — It prefers full sun to part shade, flourishing in well-drained soil
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — While it is adaptable to different types of soils, adequate drainage is vital to prevent root rot, image 58
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — reaching heights of 18 to 30 inches with a spread of 12 to 24 inches; vertical accent amid the greenery of a garden
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — Blooms from late spring to early summer
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — providing a nectar-rich source which bolsters local biodiversity; this plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers full sun
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — Lilac Sage (Salvia verticillata) is a captivating perennial; the plant's foliage comprises medium to dark, image 51
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — a weekly watering episode suffices; perfectly suiting it to a variety of landscapes, image 61
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — prized for its whorls of lilac-purple blooms and its robust; but during extended dry spells
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — the Lilac Sage is a notably carefree addition to any garden setting; perennial with blue and violet blooms, image 66
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — perennial with blue and violet blooms
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — The plant's foliage comprises medium to dark green leaves; reducing the need for frequent watering - generally
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — The plant's foliage comprises medium to dark green leaves; reducing the need for frequent watering - generally, image 55
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — perennial for full
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — aside from occasional deadheading to promote re-blooming and general neatness
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — but during extended dry spells; providing a nectar-rich source which bolsters local biodiversity
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — providing a nectar-rich source which bolsters local biodiversity
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — or as a fragrant ground cover
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — reaching heights of 18 to 30 inches with a spread of 12 to 24 inches
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — vertical accent amid the greenery of a garden; perennial for full, image 53
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — perennial with blue and violet blooms; lilac Sage is drought-resistant once established
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