Redlands, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2004 | positive
This salvia is one of the more hardy much like coccinea which I like pairing it with. The flowers appear black until they open fully whic...Read Moreh exposes a deep almost ultra-violet colour. It is especially brilliant with yellow pansies or snapdragons grown at the base. It loves full sun and regular water but will withstand drought conditions as well. A judicious cutting in December will keep it from getting too rangy. Expect four feet in heighth and about that in girth.
This salvia is one of the more hardy much like coccinea which I like pairing it with. The flowers appear black until they open fully whic...Read More