About the Salvia -
Purple Rain :
The Salvia ‘Purple Rain’, Salvia verticillata,
has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of deep
purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With
its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it
makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a
plant height of 18” and a spread of 12-18” and stays
in excellent compact form. Salvia ‘Purple Rain’
should be planted in full sun in a moist
well-drained area.
To increase bloom time, it should be cut back
after the first bloom. ‘Purple Rain’ is a magnet for
butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is
deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening
and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look
wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea
'Coronation Gold' and Salvia ‘Snow Hill’.
