Salvia - Purple Rain

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Salvia - Purple Rain

Salvia ‘Purple Rain’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. The Salvia ‘Purple Rain’, Salvia verticillata, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of deep purple flowers that bloom from June to October. ‘Purple Rain’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Salvia ‘Snow Hill’. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 12-18” and stays in excellent compact form. With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. ... find out more

 

Tiarella - Crow Feather Foam Flower The Tiarella Crow Feather, 'Tiarella hybrid', also known as Foamflower, is becoming one of the most popluar shade perennials on the market today. They are a mix of red, pink, black and purple. Try planting this popular perennial with Lamium ‘White Nancy’, Hosta ‘Patriot’ or ‘Japanese Painted Fern’. They can be planted as a ground cover or mingled with other shade loving plants.

Salvia - Purple Rain