Purple Salvia

Salvia splendens

The new ‘Picante’ landscape salvia was bred to be uniform for timing, habit and flower form. ‘Picante’ sports a larger, more vigorous landscape plant habit than most other salvias. Loads of long-lasting, bushy, light purple coloured spikes will dazzle from June to frost. Height 14-16 inches. (14-16”) Large vigorous landscape plant habit. Bred for early flowering. Uniform, tightly clustered florets mean full appearance and sun protection. Extended Information: (Splendens) (Scarlet Sage) Annual. 7,500/oz. 12-15 days, 70-75F. Sow on sterilized surface. Do not cover seed. Transplant after first true set of leaves develop. Salvia does not tolerate cold temperature. Grow at 55-60F. Sow January to provide 4” plants for May bedding sales. Sow early February for May pack sales. Usually 8-12 weeks from seed to sales.