Description
Rockin’ Deep Purple salvia sends up rich purple flower spikes above dark green foliage, drawing hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Its upright, branching habit can reach roughly 30–40 inches tall and 24–36 inches wide, creating a bold accent in mixed beds.
Growing Rockin’ Deep Purple in Alabama
Plant after spring frost in full sun to light afternoon shade. Use fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly while plants establish; avoid constantly soggy roots during humid weather. Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and feed moderately during active growth. The long flowering season can extend from warm spring weather into fall under good conditions.
This salvia is tender to frost and is best treated as a warm-season annual in much of Alabama, although it may survive mild winters in sheltered southern locations. Leave room for air circulation around mature plants.
