Common Name:
Autumn Sage
Ignition Purple Sage
Description:
Salvia ‘Ignition Purple’ is a compact, floriferous perennial shrub grown for its intense purple to violet blooms and long-lasting display from spring through to autumn. This eye-catching variety produces masses of tubular flowers held neatly above aromatic green foliage, creating a bold splash of colour that works beautifully in borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, 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, tidy shape and encourage repeat flowering throughout the warmer months. Its flowers are highly attractive to bees and small nectar-feeding birds, making it both ornamental and beneficial in the garden. With its compact growth, excellent flowering performance, and drought tolerance once established, Salvia ‘Ignition Purple’ is a reliable and vibrant choice for Australian landscapes.
Form:
• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Mature Size:
• Height: 40–60 cm
• Width: 40–60 cm
Aspect:
• Full Sun
Flowering:
• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
• Purple
• Violet-purple
• Deep purple
Key Attributes:
• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Drought tolerant once established
• Suitable for informal hedging
• Suitable for cottage gardens
• Suitable for pollinator gardens
• Long flowering season
• Low maintenance
• Aromatic foliage
• Compact habit
• Excellent border plant
Toxicity:
Not generally considered toxic to humans or pets. As with most ornamental plants, ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset if consumed in quantity.
Companion Plants:
• Lavender
• Gaura
• Nepeta
• Verbena bonariensis
• Penstemon
• Achillea
• Echinacea
• Pennisetum
