Salvia Verticillata - Purple Rain, 1 Pack
Salvia verticillata - Purple Rain
Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’, commonly known as whorled sage or meadow sage, is a graceful, mid-height perennial renowned for its richly colored flower spikes and exceptional pollinator appeal. Selected by renowned plantsman Piet Oudolf, this cultivar stands out for its densely whorled purple blooms set off by arching reddish flower stems above a fuzzy mound of heart-shaped green foliage. Ideal for cottage, border, or pollinator gardens, it delivers long-lasting color and effortless elegance.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Smoky-purple whorled blooms
- Great for pollinators
- Drought and deer tolerant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Rich smoky‑purple whorled blooms over fuzzy green foliage |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 18–30 in (45–75 cm) tall |
| Plant Width | 12–18 in (30–45 cm) spread |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | March - April |
| Bloom Timing | June - August |
| Plant Depth | Plant crown at soil level in well-drained soil |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 in (45–60 cm) apart for mass effect |
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Salvia verticillata - Purple Rain
Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’, commonly known as whorled sage or meadow sage, is a graceful, mid-height perennial renowned for its richly colored flower spikes and exceptional pollinator appeal. Selected by renowned plantsman Piet Oudolf, this cultivar stands out for its densely whorled purple blooms set off by arching reddish flower stems above a fuzzy mound of heart-shaped green foliage. Ideal for cottage, border, or pollinator gardens, it delivers long-lasting color and effortless elegance.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Smoky-purple whorled blooms
- Great for pollinators
- Drought and deer tolerant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Rich smoky‑purple whorled blooms over fuzzy green foliage |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 18–30 in (45–75 cm) tall |
| Plant Width | 12–18 in (30–45 cm) spread |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | March - April |
| Bloom Timing | June - August |
| Plant Depth | Plant crown at soil level in well-drained soil |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 in (45–60 cm) apart for mass effect |
