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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 |
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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.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!