'Purple Rain' Lilac Sage (Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain'): Smoky Purple Spikes

'Purple Rain' Sage: Smoky Purple Spikes All Summer

Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' produces multiple flower spikes in irresistible shades of smoky purple throughout summer. At about 20 inches tall and half as wide, it flowers abundantly, inviting bouquets and deadheading. Tolerates alkaline soil.

Summer-Long Color

• Smoky purple flower spikes all summer
• Compact: ~20 inches tall, 10 inches wide
• Abundant blooms for cutting
• Tolerates alkaline soil
• Attracts butterflies

Growing & Care

• Light: Full sun only
• Soil: Moist but well-drained
• Water: Medium moisture
• Winter Care: Mulch in cooler climates to prevent heaving
• Maintenance: Low

Propagation

Divide in spring; take cuttings spring through fall.

Potential Problems

Powdery mildew, rust, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites.

Quick Reference

Height/Spread:	1–3 ft.
Bloom Time:	Summer (early, late)
Flower Color:	Purple (smoky)
Tolerance:	Alkaline soil
Uses:	Borders, containers, cut flowers, cottage/herb/rock gardens