'Ultra Violet' is a cross between blue flowered Salvia lycioides and pink Salvia greggii. Introduced by plantsman Scott Ogden, this stunning Salvia will display a showy set of vibrant purple blooms from late spring through October. The dark green, aromatic foliage is rabbit and deer resistant. Combine it with Tetraneuris acaulis or Oenothera caespitosa for a spectacular looking xeric garden space. Select a full sun, well drained location for this beauty in higher desert gardens. In low deserts, this plant will perform best with regular summer water.
Salvia X ‘Ultra Violet’
Salvia X 'Ultra Violet'
Ultra Violet Sage, PP#21,411
'Ultra Violet' is a cross between blue flowered Salvia lycioides and pink Salvia greggii. Introduced by plantsman Scott Ogden, this stunning Salvia will display a showy set of vibrant purple blooms from late spring through October. The dark green, aromatic foliage is rabbit and deer resistant. Combine it with Tetraneuris acaulis or Oenothera caespitosa for a spectacular looking xeric garden space. Select a full sun, well drained location for this beauty in higher desert gardens. In low deserts, this plant will perform best with regular summer water.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 6 (-10° F) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Season | Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2 (ft) |
| Spread | 2 (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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