Select Seeds Salvia Amistad
Best vibrant bloomer for attracting pollinators to sunny garden spaces.
This new friendship sage is loved for its early, free-flowering nature and compact habit. It features decorative shiny black calyces holding radiant purple trusses of bloom, attracting hummingbirds. Deer resistant and a great cut flower, it's a versatile addition to any garden.
$10.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners desiring continuous color and visual interest for many months
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local wildlife and beneficial insects
- Busy gardeners or beginners seeking a robust, beautiful plant
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in colder zones expecting a perennial plant to return annually
- Gardeners with limited space or those preferring compact plant varieties
- Gardeners who prefer truly no-maintenance plants without any pruning tasks
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Visual Impact
Striking black calyces and vibrant purple blooms create high-contrast garden drama.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters browsing deer, making it a safe choice for rural landscapes.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, free-flowering color from early summer well into the fall.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal feeding and basic spacing to prevent common fungal issues.
Versatility
Adapts beautifully to mass plantings, container gardening, or fresh floral arrangements.
Key Specs
Shipped As
Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
8, 9, 10
Mature Size
3.5-4' h x 3.5' w
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Flower Color
Purple flowers with purple-black calyces
Features
Great Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds
Notable
RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
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