Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain'

lilac sage, perennial salvia or whorled sage

Family	Labiatae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread	45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' (lilac sage) bears showy blooms during early summer to early fall.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.