- USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Height 22-24 Inches Tall
- Spread 20-24 Inches Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
With the Color Spires Violet Riot Salvia you can add aroma and beauty! It is a heat tolerant perennial that produces vibrant violet blue flowers. It has aromatic flowers and foliage, making it a great addition to a patio or anyplace close by to enjoy its aroma. You will bring life to your garden with this one, as it attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Plus, this plant is deer and rabbit resistant. It can be enjoyed after its leaves have been dried by adding them to your favorite potpourri.
The fragrant green foliage pairs well with the violet flowers that bloom in the late spring to early summer. This perennial had a height of twenty-two inches and a spread of twenty-four inches. This Salvia can be used in a variety of ways. Add it to your landscape as a border plant or in a container, it is remarkable with mass planting. Its flowers will add beauty and fragrance to any bouquet. Its dried flowers and leaves can be used in potpourri. When in bloom, this Salvia attracts numerous pollinators.
Color Spires Violet Riot Salvia Care
The Color Spires Violet Riot Salvia is low maintenance in most climates with full sun. Average to fertile soil will ensure best results. While Drought tolerant, this Salvia will provide better blooms with average moisture. To encourage re-bloom, deadheading is important. This Salvia feeds lightly and only requires occasional fertilizer.
Color Spires Violet Riot Salvia Spacing
The growth habit for the Color Spires Violet Riot Salvia is rounded. To ensure the health of longevity of the plant spacing should be 20-24 inches, center on center.
Color Spires Violet Riot Salvia Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
Flower Color(s): Blue to Violet |
Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Full Sun |
Height Class: Medium |
Height: 22-24 Inches |
Spread: 20-24 Inches |
Spacing: 20-24 Inches |
Habit: Clumping |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: No |
Resists: Deer & Rabbits |
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
Features: Fragrant Foliage |
Scientific Name: Color Spires® 'Violet Riot' Salvia nemorosa USPP 26,273 |
Common Name: Color Spires® Violet Riot Salvia |
Other Name(s): Perennial Salvia; Woodland Sage; Balkan Clary |
Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- SALVRQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.