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Salvia nemorosa 'Viola Klose'

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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
 Common Name: Salvia-Perennial
Common Name (Alternative): Garden Sage

'Viola Klose' sports violet-purple flowers which are deeper and more intense in color than any other perennial salvia. Its foliage is aromatic when crushed. This selection has proven to be an outstanding performer in the landscape and has an excellent habit.

Origin: Not Native to North America

Characteristics:



Height:
  15-18 Inches
Spread:
  15-18 Inches
Flower Color:
  Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
  Green shades
Hardiness Zone:
3,4,5,6,7,8
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Sun or Shade?:
  Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
  Low water needs
  Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
  Attracts butterflies
  Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?:
  Deer resistant
  Rabbit resistant
How fast should it grow?:
  Medium
When should it bloom?:
  Early summer
How's your soil?:
  Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
  Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
  Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
  Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
  Container/Patio
  Cottage
  Formal
  Eclectic

Attributes:

Border plants
Container
Cut flower or foliage
Dried flower or seed heads
Fragrant flowers or foliage
Mass Planting
Easy to grow

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller.


Companions:

Common/Botanical Name
Zones  
Achillea 'Coronation Gold'
Common Name: Yarrow
3,4,5,6,7,8
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Leucanthemum superbum 'Snowcap'
Common Name: Shasta Daisy
5,6,7,8,9
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Tanacetum 'Robinson's Mixture'
Common Name: Painted Daisy
3,4,5,6,7
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Geranium 'Perfect Storm'
Common Name: Geranium-Hardy
5,6,7,8
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Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee' PP16096 COPF
Common Name: Coreopsis-Threadleaf
5,6,7,8,9
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Liatris spicata 'Floristan White'
Common Name: Gayfeather
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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While every effort has been made to describe this plant accurately, please keep in mind that the height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates throughout the country. The description of this plant was written based on our experience growing it in Michigan (USDA hardiness zone 5) and on numerous outside resources.