Size: 606, 1204
Description: If you like Victoria Blue Salvia, then you will love Evolution Deep Violet Salvia. With flower spikes that are crowded like Victoria Blue, Deep Violet is a great addition to the garden. The foliage is a deep green that contrasts well with the purple-blue of the blooms. It is a more compact variety than some of the others and has a better branching habit. The blooms tend to hold their color longer than other varieties as well. Carry the color into the house with you and it will make a great addition to your cut flower arrangement. Along with the color selection, Salvia’s outstanding heat and drought tolerance just add to this plant’s landscape allure. Salvia will bloom until first frost in autumn.
Spacing: Plant 10” to14” apart.
Height: Grows 16″ to 20″ tall.
How To Grow: Plant in full sun.
Outstanding Features: Loves the heat and will bloom all summer. Butterflies, birds and hummingbirds love salvia! A very hardy plant.
Tips: Dead flower stalks should be removed to promote new blooms.
Uses: Garden Bed, Containers, Borders, Landscapes, Cut Flowers
Picture courtesy of © 2012 Ball Horticultural Company
