Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet'

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Long lived Texas native, a colorful perennial thriving in the tough desert. Petite, it grows to 2-3' tall & wide with sprawling form. Herbaceous stems are lined with narrow, bright green leaves. Flower spikes are densely packed with rich violet-blue flowers. Recovers quickly in spring. Regular summer water will maintain lush foliage & flowers. Not fussy about soil. Native C&E Tx 3500-6000' rocky limestone soil. Long bloom period April thru fall. Full sun. Fast draining soil w/ humus. Winter bare

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.