
LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
pollinator-friendly
GROWTH HABIT
Upright, clump-forming
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to Early Autumn
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering perennial
PLANTING SEASON
Spring, Autumn
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
60–90 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA 4–8
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
40–50 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sow or lightly covered
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained, fertile soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Salvia verticillata different from other ornamental salvias?
What makes Salvia verticillata different from other ornamental salvias?
Its whorled clusters of vibrant flowers create a distinctive, long-lasting display in perennial gardens.
Can Salvia verticillata be planted in cottage-style and pollinator gardens?
Can Salvia verticillata be planted in cottage-style and pollinator gardens?
Yes, it is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, meadow plantings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Will the flower spikes provide color throughout the summer?
Will the flower spikes provide color throughout the summer?
Yes, healthy plants can produce abundant blooms over an extended flowering season.
Can Salvia verticillata be grown in sunny borders?
Can Salvia verticillata be grown in sunny borders?
Yes, it thrives in sunny flower beds, borders, and well-drained landscape settings.
Do bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Does removing spent flower spikes encourage additional blooms?
Does removing spent flower spikes encourage additional blooms?
Yes, regular deadheading helps promote continued flowering and keeps plants looking tidy throughout the season.