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Salvia x jamensis ‘Ignition Purple’

Ignition Purple Salvia

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Information by: anniesannuals.com        Photographer: anniesannuals.com

 

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.