Ultra Violet autumn sage
Salvia greggii 'Ultra Violet'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall1.5 to 2.5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Violet-pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ultra Violet' autumn sage (Salvia greggii 'Ultra Violet') is a perennial for borders, containers, rock gardens, and xeriscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. Violet-pink flowers appear in spring, summer, and autumn, and they attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The plant is fragrant and tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Munstead lavender, Creeping thyme, and Karl Foerster feather reed grass.