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Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage

Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain'

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Overview

Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' is a striking perennial with whorled, deep purple blooms atop 18-24 inch stems. Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained soil. Its flowering season spans late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators while being deer and rabbit resistant. Space plants approximately 15-18 inches apart for a vibrant, low-maintenance display in borders or wildflower gardens.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Type Perennial
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained soil
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — Its flowering season spans late spring to early summerPurple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — Favored for its long-lasting bloomsPurple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — is a striking perennial herb that brings a touch of vibrant color and textural contrast toPurple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — 'Purple Rain' showcases tiered whorls of deep violet-purple flowers ascending on strongPurple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — The Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' or commonly known as Purple Rain Whorled Clary SagePurple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — low-maintenance display in borders or wildflower gardens+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained soil
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — Its flowering season spans late spring to early summer
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — Favored for its long-lasting blooms
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — is a striking perennial herb that brings a touch of vibrant color and textural contrast to
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — 'Purple Rain' showcases tiered whorls of deep violet-purple flowers ascending on strong
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — The Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' or commonly known as Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — low-maintenance display in borders or wildflower gardens
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — attracting pollinators while being deer and rabbit resistant
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — this sage variant reaches an ample height of around 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — deep purple blooms atop 18-24 inch stems
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' is a striking perennial with whorled
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