Salvia Purple and Bloom

Common Name:
Purple and Bloom Salvia

Description:
Salvia 'Purple and Bloom' is a vigorous, upright perennial celebrated for its rich purple tubular flowers that emerge from striking black calyces atop dark stems. This cultivar is a standout in garden beds, borders, and large containers, offering a bold splash of colour from late spring through to autumn. Its lush, mid-green foliage is aromatic, adding sensory appeal to its visual beauty. Thriving in full sun to part shade, 'Purple and Bloom' prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil and exhibits excellent drought tolerance once established, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming, and a hard prune in early spring promotes vigorous new growth. This salvia is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, thereby enhancing garden biodiversity. Its robust nature and extended flowering period make it a valuable addition to both formal and informal garden settings.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 90–120 cm

• Width: 90–120 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Purple

• Black Calyces

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Butterfly Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Low Maintenance

• Heat Tolerant

• Aromatic Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)

• Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)

• Gaillardia x grandiflora (Blanket Flower)

• Nepeta faassenii (Catmint)

• Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)