Salvia ‘Anthony Parker’

Common Name:
Salvia ‘Anthony Parker’
Common name – Sage

Description:
Salvia ‘Anthony Parker’ is a striking ornamental sage celebrated for its dramatic deep violet to near-black flower spikes and contrasting dark green foliage with subtle purple tones. Flowering from late spring through summer and often into autumn in Melbourne’s temperate climate, this variety adds bold colour and strong architectural presence to garden beds and mixed borders. The upright flower stems rise above a bushy, well-branched base, creating an eye-catching display that pairs beautifully with both soft cottage plantings and contemporary landscapes. Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, ‘Anthony Parker’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It tolerates dry periods once established, making it well suited to Melbourne’s warmer months. Light pruning after flowering encourages repeat blooms and helps maintain a dense, tidy shape. Its long flowering season and dramatic colouring make it an excellent feature plant or mass planting choice.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 70–90 cm
Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Deep violet
Dark purple

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Herbaceous
Perennial
Drought Tolerant once established
Suitable for Cottage Gardens
Suitable for Contemporary Gardens

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Echinacea
Gaura
Achillea
Nepeta
Ornamental Grasses

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