Go Back Salvia Plumosa

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:53 PM
Salvia nemorosa 'Plumosa'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Thick plume-like panicles are very deep purple and are very unique from other salvias. They retain this wonderful color when harvested and dried. Aromatic when crushed.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller

    Flower Color

    Very deep purple

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    15-18 in.

    Good Companions

    Phlox-Tall Garden (Phlox paniculata), Sage (Artemisia ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Tickseed-Red (Coreopsis ), Yarrow (Achillea )

    Plant Height

    18 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Low water needs, Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Mass Plant, Dried Flower, Container, Edging, Cut flower or foliage, Border

    Bloom Time

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    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant , Rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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