Amistad Salvia is a compact upright clumping herbaceous perennial with full light green foliage. Tall spikes with tiny two-lipped dark purple flowers with near black calyx bloom from mid spring until frost attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Argentina |
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Height: |
3' - 5' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for scale and whitefly. Some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Shasta Daisy, Coneflower, Aster
IMAGE: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Salvia Amistad kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Salvia Amistad kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
