Add long-lasting colour and pollinator activity to your garden with Salvia ‘Amethyst’, a beautiful hardy perennial known for its soft violet-purple flower spikes and graceful habit. Flowering from early summer through autumn, this reliable sage produces tall stems of luminous amethyst blooms that stand above aromatic grey-green foliage, creating movement, texture, and vibrant colour in borders and wildlife gardens.
Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, Salvia ‘Amethyst’ is an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly planting. Its upright yet airy form blends effortlessly with ornamental grasses, roses, and other perennials, making it a favourite in cottage gardens and modern naturalistic planting schemes.
This easy-care plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing excellent drought tolerance once established. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, providing months of colour with minimal maintenance.
Perfect for mixed borders, patio containers, and pollinator gardens, Salvia ‘Amethyst’ brings elegance and dependable performance to gardens of all sizes.
Key Features
- Beautiful amethyst-purple flower spikes
- Long flowering season: June – October
- Highly attractive to bees and butterflies
- Aromatic foliage with upright growth
- Ideal for borders, wildlife gardens, and containers
Plant Details
- Botanical name: Salvia ‘Amethyst’
- Plant type: Hardy perennial
- Height: approx. 60–80 cm
- Spread: approx. 45–60 cm
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
A graceful and reliable perennial, Salvia ‘Amethyst’ delivers months of vibrant colour while supporting beneficial pollinators in your garden.
