Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain', also known as Whorled Sage, is a beautiful perennial that enriches gardens with its graceful flowers and aromatic leaves. This member of the Mint family (Lamiaceae) is known for its long bloom and attractive purple flower spikes.
Positive points:
- Its long-lasting bloom throughout the summer makes it a favourite for gardeners.
- Attractive purple flower spikes that attract butterflies and bees, contributing to biodiversity.
- Blooms from July to September.
Points to consider:
- It can spread and requires some control to prevent unwanted expansion.
- The plant may need some support, especially if the flowers are heavy.
Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' has a graceful upright growth with aromatic leaves and reaches a height of about 40-60 cm. This plant thrives best in full sun to light shade and prefers well-draining, moderately moist soil. Care involves regular watering, especially during dry periods, and supporting the stems if needed.
Combining Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain'Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' combines beautifully with other summer bloomers such as Achillea millefolium (yarrow) and Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower). The purple flower spikes contrast harmoniously with the white flower clusters of yarrow and cone-shaped coneflower flowers. This combination creates a vibrant and colourful border in the garden while promoting the attraction of beneficial insects.
This plant is delivered to you as a pot plant. The diameter of the pot varies between 9 cm and 13 cm. The size depends on the stock we receive from the nursery. The plant is delivered to you in special protective packaging of approximately 10x10x30 cm in size. The actual height of the plant itself will vary during the season.
We guarantee strong and healthy plants that will flower immediately.
