{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-purple","title":"Salvia greggii Purple","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eAutumn Sage\u003cbr data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"33\"\u003ePurple Autumn Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eSalvia greggii ‘Purple’ is a compact, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub valued for its rich purple to violet-toned tubular flowers and long flowering season. This hardy and colourful variety adds depth and vibrancy to the garden, making it an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, dry plantings, pollinator gardens, and decorative pots. In Melbourne, it performs best in a full sun position with well-drained soil and benefits from occasional light pruning to maintain a dense, rounded habit and encourage repeat blooming. Flowering from spring through to autumn, and often continuing longer in mild conditions, it provides reliable colour over many months while attracting bees and small nectar-feeding birds. 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