Salvia 'Violet Queen'

Salvia 'Violet Queen' blooms in early summer with numerous spikes of dark violet flowers on bushy plants. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Violet Queen salvia blooms the first year if started early indoors. It goes with nearly everything in the garden. It is a nice companion plant for roses. It self-sows, but not in excess. Drought tolerant and easy to grow.

Also known as Meadow Sage, Woodland Sage, Salvia x superba, Salvia x sylvestris, and Salvia nemerosa 'East Friesland' or 'West Friesland'. Deer resistant. Hardy perennial in zones 4-8.

height 18" spacing 15"

Sowing Violet Queen Salvia Seeds

Start salvia seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors after the last frost. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.

Home-grown seeds.