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Salvia greggii 'Emperor'
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SalviaPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae
- Height: 60cmSpread: 60cm
- Half hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Perennial salvias make a great addition to ornamental borders, producing spiky, nectar-rich flowers right through summer, into autumn.
Salvia greggii 'Emperor' bears masses of wonderful maroon-purple flowers from June to October. It's perfect for planting near a bench or path, where you can enjoy its pretty blooms and fragrant foliage. The flowers are extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators.
For best results grow Salvia greggii 'Emperor' in well-drained soil in full sun. 'Emperor' is frost hardy so may need protection in cooler climates, but cuttings take easily.
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyesyesyesDivideyesyesyesPruneyes**yes
Salvia ‘Emperor’ and wildlife
Salvia ‘Emperor’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Salvia ‘Emperor’ poisonous?
Salvia ‘Emperor’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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