'Amethyst Fringe' Salvia
Perennial
- Violet-blue flowers attract pollinators summer to early fall!
- Later to bloom compared to other salvia varieties.
- Unique foliage with dissected leaves is a major focal point.
- Fragrant, deer-resistant perennial great for borders.
- Zones 5b-9, sun, 28-30" tall x 32-34" wide at maturity.
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Description
Whether you want your garden to be low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly, drought-tolerant, or all of the above, salvia is the ideal perennial. Its fragrant foliage is pleasing to humans but repels common pests such as deer and rabbits. More importantly, salvia is incredibly long-blooming, especially when sheared after flushes of flowers fade. Try planting it in containers, as a border, in mass plantings, or along pathways where it can be enjoyed in late spring and summer.
Details
Common name: Perennial salvia, perennial sage
Zone: 5b-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 28-30" X 32-34"
Flower color: Violet, blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer-early fall
Features: Rabbit-resistant, deer-resistant, Proven Winners, heat-tolerant, fragrant, dry soils, drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, cut flower
Uses: Background, border, cottage gardening, massing, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hours of sun per day).
Water: Dry to average soil needs. Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer, but need regular moisture to encourage this.
Spacing: Minimum 3 ft. apart.
Fertilizing: None required; if desired, apply a general-purpose garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care needed. Many gardeners allow the spent foliage to stand until spring, and remove it when new growth emerges.
Maintenance & Pruning: Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.