Ignition Fuchsia Salvia is a dwarf upright clumping herbaceous perennial with full green foliage. Tall spikes with tiny two-lipped intensely vibrant red-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. Has improved humidity tolerance. A Monrovia exclusive.
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Origins: |
Texas and northern Mexico |
Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
Spread: |
1.5’ - 2' |
Spacing: |
1.5' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 11 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for scale and whitefly. Some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Shasta Daisy, Coneflower, Aster
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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