Salvia x 'Fiesta Purple'

Sage

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Common Name:

Sage

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Purple

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Sage (Salvia x 'Fiesta Purple') - Description

Vivid purple flower spikes standout beautifully against it's dark green foliage. Dwarf plants of Salvia 'Fiesta Purple' are versatile, trouble free, and Ideal for containers, borders and edgings. This Salvia can be used as a high performing annual in cooler regions. It offers some decent drought tolerance and will draw the interest of hummingbirds, butterflies, and passerby's alike! Keep the colors vibrant by removing any old spent blooms to encourage fresh flushes of flowers.

Sage (Salvia x 'Fiesta Purple') - Blooming

Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.

Sage (Salvia x 'Fiesta Purple') - Growth

Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.

Sage (Salvia x 'Fiesta Purple') - Planting

Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.

Sage (Salvia x 'Fiesta Purple') - Pest

Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.

Sage (Salvia x 'Fiesta Purple') - Interesting facts

Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".

Sage (Salvia x 'Fiesta Purple') - Soil and irrigation

Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.