Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet'

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Colorful, sprawling perennial grows to 3' x 3'. Herbaceous stems are lined with narrow, bright green leaves. Flower spikes are densely packed with rich violet-blue spring through fall. Thrives in tough desert conditions. Regular summer water will maintain lush foliage & flowers. Accepts full sun. Native to Texas.

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.