Whorled Sage 'Purple Rain' (Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain')

Overview

Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' is a striking cultivar of Whorled Sage (Whorled Clary Sage) with dense, upright spikes of deep purple flowers arranged in distinct whorls. The wrinkled, green basal leaves form a clump. Blooms in early to midsummer, with a long display.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: verticillata
• Cultivar: 'Purple Rain'

Culture

Full sun, well-drained soil, moderate water. Grows 2–3 feet tall. Hardy perennial (zones 4–8). Excellent for perennial borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Deadhead to prolong bloom.