Nectar Purple™ Salvia

Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Purple’ PPAF

New purple bloom color version of our early blooming Nectar Blue Salvia. Another great Salvia option for the mid to back of borders. Deer resistant and heavy blooming until frost.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
8a - 10b

mature dimensions

3-5′ H x 3′ W

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b

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More About Nectar Purple™ Salvia

Bloom/Feature

Dark purple flowers and dark black calyx mid-spring to frost

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 10° to 20°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Clumping Habit, Drought Tolerance, Easy Care, Fall Blooming, Heat Tolerance, Longer Blooming, Returns Year After Year, Water-wise

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Low

Fertilize

Moderate Feeder

Pruning

Not required; dead-heading promotes new growth

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting
• Plant in full sun to part shade
• Dig hole 2X the width of pot
• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level
• Water deeply to settle, then add more water if needed
• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant