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Salvia x jamensis ‘Ignition Purple’

Ignition Purple Salvia

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Description

Well, if this isn’t one of the most impressive newer Salvia hybrids. A seriously prolific bloomer – giving you hordes of good-sized 3/4” electric violet-purple blooms from Spring to end of Fall. Neat and more compact than many Salvias – to 20” x 24” – it’s perfect for the front of your bed and a great long-blooming container choice (5 gal). Best in loamy, well-drained soil, you can keep its foliage happy and emerald green with a twice-a-season bit of compost. Evergreen or semi-evergreen depending on Winter temps. Cut back to 5” in Winter for maximum bushiness next year. Said to be quite tolerant of humidity. Bees and hummingbirds! Give afternoon shade in warm inland areas.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers