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Color Spires® Violet Riot Salvia

Salvia Color Spires® 'Violet Riot'

Category: Perennial • Salvia

Color Spires® Violet Riot Salvia offers vibrant blooms and attracts pollinators, perfect for borders and mass plantings.

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Mature Height: 20-22 inches

Mature Width: 20-24 inches

Bloom Color: Violet

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 4-9

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Summer

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Color Spires® Violet Riot Salvia is a vibrant perennial known for its striking violet blooms and aromatic foliage. It attracts pollinators and thrives in sunny gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture. Prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with good moisture retention. Adaptable to various soil types and prefers a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

borderpollinator gardenmass planting

Special Features

Attractive flowersdrought-tolerantattracts pollinators

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides nectar.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color to garden beds and attracting bees and butterflies. Works well in mixed borders or as a focal point.

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