I ordered this plant twice, I know once from Proven Winners, perhaps both times. It has completely & totally failed to grow at all. It is planted where it got full sun in the summer, in lightly amended clay soil, watered regularly but not excessively (never showed any sign of wilting) & has not grown an inch. they wee basically bumps in the soil when I received them, & that's exactly what they are now. My plan is to dig them up & see if a winter in the greenhouse will revive them, but I don't see much hope. P.S.---Same with the other salvias I ordered from PW---not ordering from you again.
Color Spires® 'Violet Riot' Perennial Salvia Salvia nemorosa
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 22"
Spread: 20" - 2'
Height: 56cm
Spread: 51cm - 61cm
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Details
22 - 22 Inches20 - 24 Inches20 - 24 Inches56cm51cm - 61cm51cm - 61cmFeatures
This colorful perennial produces vivid violet blue flower spikes atop the mounded, aromatic foliage. Lovely when planted in drifts. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageSalt TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:22 Inches 56cmSpacing:20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cmSpread:20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:vivid violet blueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:Clump FormingContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun. Drought tolerant but blooms better with average moisture. Cut back after flowering to promote rebloom.
Color Spires® 'Violet Riot' Salvia nemorosa USPP 26,273, Can 5,337 -
9 Reviews
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Peggy L King, Oregon, United States, 1 hour ago
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This is my first year with this plant and I love it so far. I planted 2 in a large pot with a PW rockin Fuschsia and some celome and sweet alyssum and they are loving their life!! I pinched them back about 3-4 weeks ago and they have tons of new buds! And best of all....the deer have left them alone!!!!
Joy, North Carolina, United States, 4 years ago -
This is my first year with this plant and I love it so far. I planted 2 in a large pot with a PW rockin Fuschsia and some celome and sweet alyssum and they are loving their life!! I pinched them back about 3-4 weeks ago and they have tons of new buds! And best of all....the deer have left them alone!!!!
Joy, North Carolina, United States, 4 years ago -
This plant was amazing! I bought it for a container and in year 2 thing exploded! It was absolutely beautiful with all the flowers and the bees seemed to love it! I live in Zone 6, and this thing survived summer temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and was a champ!
Janeanne Henigin, Nevada, United States, 7 years ago -
This plant was amazing! I bought it for a container and in year 2 thing exploded! It was absolutely beautiful with all the flowers and the bees seemed to love it! I live in Zone 6, and this thing survived summer temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and was a champ!
Janeanne Henigin, Nevada, United States, 7 years ago -
This plant was amazing! I bought it for a container and in year 2 thing exploded! It was absolutely beautiful with all the flowers and the bees seemed to love it! I live in Zone 6, and this thing survived summer temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and was a champ!
Janeanne Henigin, Nevada, United States, 7 years ago -
This plant was amazing! I bought it for a container and in year 2 thing exploded! It was absolutely beautiful with all the flowers and the bees seemed to love it! I live in Zone 6, and this thing survived summer temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and was a champ!
Janeanne Henigin, Nevada, United States, 7 years ago -
This flower was in the "personal planting areas" of our condo when we moved in about 7 years ago. I tried to kill it with herbicide, but it just wouldn't die. So I have come to appreciate it's beautiful deep blue flowers and hardy nature. However, I confine it to just one area of my planting section. I expect it would do well on a hillside with good sun, and form a beautiful, erosion-resistant section, with color throughout spring, summer and early fall.
Mark Walker, Georgia, United States, 8 years ago -
This plant is amazing, the bees love it and the color is amazing. Going to plant more! Easy to grow!
Valerie Stilborn, Manitoba, Canada, 10 years ago
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