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VIBE® Ignition Purple Salvia
Salvia x jamensis 'Ignition Purple' PP #27,788
Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh HAA-men-sis
SKU #42069
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Notably heat and drought tolerant, this petite sage explodes with dark purple buds that open to vibrant purple flowers throughout summer. One of the most humidity tolerant varieties of its type. Add to summer garden borders, wildlife or cutting gardens, or feature in containers. A Monrovia exclusive, introduced in 2017. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Small Spaces |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean to average, loose, well-drained soil. Benefits from light afternoon shade in hot southern climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season. Once established, reduce frequency. Feed sparingly; high nutrition hinders flowering. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom. |
| History | Salvia x jamensis are the name assigned to hybrids between the woody Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) and Mountain Sage (Salvia microhylla). 'Ignition Purple' comes from a breeding program that focuses on developing S. x jamensis hybrids with exceptional beauty, length of bloom time, environmental tolerance and strength. Cold hardiness ranges widely in this group of hybrids, depending on the parentage. 'Ignition Purple' was chosen for it's prolific bloom, extreme heat and humidity tolerance, and is quite cold hardy within its type. This selection was introduced by Plant Haven, and is offered exclusively by Monrovia. |
Details
| Description | Notably heat and drought tolerant, this petite sage explodes with dark purple buds that open to vibrant purple flowers throughout summer. One of the most humidity tolerant varieties of its type. Add to summer garden borders, wildlife or cutting gardens, or feature in containers. A Monrovia exclusive, introduced in 2017. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Small Spaces |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean to average, loose, well-drained soil. Benefits from light afternoon shade in hot southern climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season. Once established, reduce frequency. Feed sparingly; high nutrition hinders flowering. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom. |
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History
| History | Salvia x jamensis are the name assigned to hybrids between the woody Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) and Mountain Sage (Salvia microhylla). 'Ignition Purple' comes from a breeding program that focuses on developing S. x jamensis hybrids with exceptional beauty, length of bloom time, environmental tolerance and strength. Cold hardiness ranges widely in this group of hybrids, depending on the parentage. 'Ignition Purple' was chosen for it's prolific bloom, extreme heat and humidity tolerance, and is quite cold hardy within its type. This selection was introduced by Plant Haven, and is offered exclusively by Monrovia. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.