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Lamiaceae
Purple Rain Salvia
Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain'
Wisdom and longevity.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Salvia
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 18-24 in
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, average
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Purple Rain produces arching spikes covered in whorls of smoky purple flowers that attract bees by the dozens.
- The genus name Salvia comes from the Latin 'salvere' meaning to be saved, referring to the healing properties of sage.
- If deadheaded after the first flush, it reliably produces a second full round of blooms in late summer.
- The calyces remain purple long after the flowers drop, extending the ornamental display by several weeks.
- Deer and rabbits avoid it due to the aromatic oils in the foliage, making it ideal for gardens with wildlife pressure.
Color meanings
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wisdom
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long life
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good health