Salvia x jamensis 'Violette De Loire'

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SalviaPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae

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

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Perennial sages are worth their weight in gold in ornamental borders, thanks to their summer-long displays of spiky, nectar-rich flowers.

Salvia x jamensis 'Violette de Loire' is a shrubby perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage. From May until the first frosts it's awash with gorgeous indigo flowers flushed with violet. 'Violette de Loire' can be planted in containers. Alternatively, plant next to benches and paths where you can brush past the aromatic foliage and enjoy its pretty blooms. The flowers are extremely attractive bees and other pollinators.

For best results grow Salvia x jamensis 'Violette de Loire' in well-drained soil in full sun. Plants may need protection in extreme winters.

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Salvia ‘Violette de loire’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Violette de loire’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. 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 known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Violette de loire’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Violette de loire’ 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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