Color Spires Back to the Fuchsia Sage
Salvia 'Back to the Fuchsia'
Proven Winners
Color Spires Series
$26.00
Masses of intense fuchsia-violet blooms emerge on strong stems above neatly mounded, aromatic foliage; dense and well branched; a beautiful addition to borders or beds with its uniform habit; looks fantastic in containers
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Ornamental Qualities
Color Spires Back to the Fuchsia Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of fuchsia flowers with violet overtones rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive fragrant pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Color Spires Back to the Fuchsia Sage will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant
as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 18"(24"withtheflowers)Hx24"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are fuchsia
Flowers from late spring to early summer
Attracts bees; butterflies; hummingbirds
Zone 3a
Likes average to moist soil