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Salvia, Woodland Sage 'Dark Matter™'

Salvia, Woodland Sage 'Dark Matter™'
Salvia, Woodland Sage 'Dark Matter™'

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P5545-C
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Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Bloom Time
May, June, July

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Description

Dark Matter™ Meadow Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of deep purple flowers with blue overtones and burgundy calyces rising above the foliage from mid spring to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The burgundy stems can be quite attractive.

Dark purple flowers and dark colored flower stems on sturdy, compact plants. Deadhead flowers to promote rebloom.

A uniform variety with strong radial branching; features stunning spikes of long lasting deep purple flowers with burgundy calyces; reblooms all summer for extended garden color; great for sunny borders, beds and containers.

 

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Salvia nemerosa ‘Dark Matter’ | Dark Matter™ Salvia

Sunlight: full sun to partial shade

Zone: 4-9

Height: 12-16 inches

Width: 10-14 inches

Bloom Time: May-July

Bloom Color: Violet

A valuable group of easy-to-grow, high performance plants that grow best in well-drained soil with consistent moisture available. Long-blooming spikes of blue, rose, white, or purple. Most Salvias rebloom best with shearing. Fragrant foliage.

Dark purple flowers and dark colored flower stems on sturdy, compact plants. Deadhead flowers to promote rebloom.

More Information

Common Family Name Salvia
Gerten Grown Plants Gerten Grown Plants
Sun Preference Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Bloom Time May, June, July
Mature Spread (Range) 12" - 24"
Mature Height (Range) 13" - 24"
USDA Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Product Questions (14)

Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season (spring – fall/frost). Perennials are plants that live for more than two growing seasons. They die back in winter and re-emerge in spring. Additional plant types: Biennials...
A short list of perennials that will attract butterflies includes Yarrow, Coneflowers, Blazing Star, Asters, Milkweed, Butterfly weed, Black-eyed Susan and Bee balm aka Monarda. These are all hardy to Minnesota. Check here to see more butterfly freindly...
A short list of perennials that do well in shade include Coral Bell, Astilbe, Aralia, Snakeroot, Hosta, Ferns, Bleeding Hearts and more. To view more perennials found at Gertens, click here. 
Monarch butterflies are attracted to all types of native Milkweed. The female Monarch lays her eggs only on Milkweeds - plants in the Asclepias genus - where the caterpillars will hatch, feed and grow before forming a chrysalis. Adults also love Butterfly...
A perennial that is less hardy to your hardiness zone can be brought indoors for winter in a pot appropriate for its size. You don’t want the plant roots to dry out for long periods, but don’t let the soil be soggy. Water about once a month and watch...
Yes, an unheated garage should be just enough extra protection for zone 5 plants. Don’t let the plant dry out for long periods, water it about once a month. To find out what hardiness zone you are in, click here. 
Hummingbirds drink nectar through their long tongue and prefer to drink out of long tubular flowers. A Mandevilla plant is a great example. Cuphea is another. A pair of perennials include Honeysuckle vine and Cardinal flower.
Generally, Japanese beetles are not going after the perennials. They like trees, roses, vines. Grape vines are one of their favorites, as are roses. But they have been seen on milkweed flowers, green bean leaves and more. Japanese beetles don’t seem...
Once you get the plant home, dig a hole in the ground twice as wide as the pot it’s in. Loosen the soil, and then pat root stimulator on the roots. Plant in the hole at the same depth as it came in the pot, tamp the dirt, water well. While roots...
Bees love any plant that they can get nectar from such as tubes or little flowers. Butterflies like a flat surface that they can get into. A short list for both bees and butterflies includes: Yarrow, Coneflowers, Blazing Star, Asters, Milkweed, Butterfly...
Use ant repellents.  Terro = Grease Ants Revenge = Garden Ants NOTE: Before bringing cut flowers into your home, be sure to shake them to get all the ants off. 
Gertens does carry an assortment of both perennials, as well as annual and perennial wildflower mixes. It is important to remember when growing perennials, that you will not get any flowers the first year of growth. It often takes a perennial 2-3 years...
Cut the dead flower off just above the first five leaflet junction on the stem. NOTE: The dead flower usually has 3 leaves just below the bloom. They will come off with the dead flower.
A fungicide with copper in it will take care of black spot. You must start spraying the fungicide before you start seeing it. Most of the time black spot will not hurt the plant, it just doesn’t look the best.
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