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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

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) — blue and violet flowers in the garden; prized for its whorls of lilac-purple blooms and its robust, image 67
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — providing a nectar-rich source which bolsters local biodiversity; this plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, image 63
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — aside from occasional deadheading to promote re-blooming and general neatness; a weekly watering episode, image 65
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — a weekly watering episode suffices; perfectly suiting it to a variety of landscapes
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — but during extended dry spells
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — Drought tolerant once established and great for attracting pollinators; it prefers full sun to part shade, image 48
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — or as a fragrant ground cover; it is equally resistant to deer
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — perfectly suiting it to a variety of landscapes; blue and violet flowers in the garden, image 56
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — It prefers full sun to part shade, flourishing in well-drained soil; lilac Sage (Salvia verticillata) is a, image 57
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — perfectly suiting it to a variety of landscapes
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — but during extended dry spells; providing a nectar-rich source which bolsters local biodiversity, image 62
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — reducing the need for frequent watering - generally; or as a fragrant ground cover
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — prized for its whorls of lilac-purple blooms and its robust; but during extended dry spells, image 52
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — Blooms from late spring to early summer; drought tolerant once established and great for attracting pollinators, image 50
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — vertical accent amid the greenery of a garden; perennial for full
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — Blooms from late spring to early summer; drought tolerant once established and great for attracting pollinators
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — It is equally resistant to deer; reaching heights of 18 to 30 inches with a spread of 12 to 24 inches, image 64
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — Drought tolerant once established and great for attracting pollinators
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — reducing the need for frequent watering - generally; or as a fragrant ground cover, image 60
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — This plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil; blooms from late spring to
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — a weekly watering episode suffices
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — Lilac Sage (Salvia verticillata) is a captivating perennial
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — perfectly suiting it to a variety of landscapes; blue and violet flowers in the garden
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — It prefers full sun to part shade, flourishing in well-drained soil; lilac Sage (Salvia verticillata) is a captivating
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