Salvia 'Violet Riot'

Violet Riot Salvia is a stunning perennial known for its vivid violet-blue flower spikes that rise above a mound of fragrant green foliage. Blooming from late spring into the season, this long-lasting variety adds bold color and movement to sunny gardens while attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Key Features:

• Vibrant violet-blue flowers with a long blooming period

• Aromatic foliage and fragrant blooms

• Excellent pollinator plant

• Deer and rabbit resistant

• Salt and drought tolerant once established

• Easy-care and reliable perennial

Size & Growth:

• Mature Height: 22 inches (56 cm)

• Mature Spread: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm)

• Growth Habit: Compact, clump-forming mound

• Spacing: 20–24 inches apart

Care:

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Water: Average moisture; drought tolerant once established

• Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to acidic, neutral, or alkaline soils

• Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Maintenance: Low maintenance. Cut back after flowering to encourage additional blooms.

Landscape Use:
Perfect for perennial borders, pollinator gardens, mass plantings, and containers. The bright violet-blue blooms also make excellent cut or dried flowers, bringing lasting color both in the garden and indoors.