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Salvia 'Amistad' - Friendship Sage

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Salvia 'Amistad' is a perennial plant commonly known as Friendship Sage. Its richly hued, deep purple blossoms nestled within dark, nearly black bracts, flourish from early spring till frost, creating a decadent display of contrasting colors. The shower of flowers is enhanced by a lush backdrop of dark green leaves that add an aromatic charm to your garden, filling it with the comforting sage scent. Friendship Sage can stretch to noble heights of up to 5 feet, painting not only a vertical but also a textured spectacle. It basks under the full sun, while calling for only moderate water usage. Its growth is both grand and resistant, displaying courage by warding off deer and rabbits. What sets it apart is its ability to attract a diversity of pollinators, making your garden a haven for beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds. This multifaceted nature makes Salvia 'Amistad' a versatile addition to any landscape, perfect as a centrepiece, along borders, or in mass plantings, always creating an aesthetically pleasing vista.

  • Size: Up to 5 feet tall
  • Flowers: Deep purple encased in black bracts
  • Foliage: Dark green, sage-scented leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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