James H. Schutte
Family
Lamiaceae
Botanical Name
SALVIA 'Purple Majesty'
Plant Common Name
Ornamental Sage
General Description
This beautiful, long-blooming salvia hybrid comes from the famed Huntington Botanical Garden in Southern California. Easy to grow, it is the product of a cross between the deciduous South American species Salvia guaranitica and the red flowered, semi-deciduous Salvia gesneraeflora ‘Tequila’, originating from Mexico.
‘Purple Majesty’ is a large, tall-growing salvia whose well-branched stems are covered with bright green, shiny, slightly puckered leaves which remain evergreen within the plant’s hardiness zones. Long wands of tubular, two-lipped, violet-blue flowers are borne at the ends of the branches. The vivid blooms are highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees and butterflies.
Plant this striking salvia in full to part sun in fertile, well-drained soil, and water regularly. In areas with very hot summers, it may appreciate some afternoon shade. Removal of spent flower stems encourages heavier flowering and helps to maintain a neat appearance.
Where hardy, ‘Purple Majesty’ blooms continuously almost year-round. In colder zones, it is suitable for use as an annual and will flower over a long period from midsummer to frost. It is an outstanding choice for large container compositions and mixed borders, where it lends an airy note of vertical appeal and rich, long-lasting color.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 10
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Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Width
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
