Violet Profusion
Salvia nemorosa 'Violet Profusion'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 14-16 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Violet Blue |
| Fruit | Nutlet |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division, Stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Echinacea, Coreopsis, Achillea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Shear back after flowering to encourage rebloom.
Maintenance
Cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring.
Cleanup
Remove dead foliage in early spring.
Notes
Drought tolerant once established.