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Salvia 'Amistad' is often confused with:
Salvia guaranitica Salvia guaranitica
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Betonica officinalis 2 lipped purple red flowers
Leonotis leonurus Full Form
Vernonia noveboracensis Form
Salvia 'Amistad' has some common disease problems:
Southern Bacterial Wilt on Herbaceous Ornamental Plants

Friendship Sage Salvia 'Amistad'

Phonetic Spelling
SAL-vee-uh ah-mee-STAHD
Description

'Amistad' or friendship sage is a cultivar woody, deciduous perennial or annual in the Lamiaceae (mint) family.  It can be grown as a perennial in zones 8 and higher and as annual in colder climates. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term salveo, which means ‘be well’ and refers to the plant's medicinal properties.

Plant in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established. It forms a bushy, 4 to 5 foot tall and wide plant that has spikes of purple flowers held above the foliage nearly all season long.

This sage has a very long bloom season, and its showy, violet-purple flowers support many pollinators. Use it in the middle of the flower border, along a walkway, in a meadow, or in containers. It is also perfect in cottage, butterfly, and pollinator gardens.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems.

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Cultivars / Varieties:
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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Salvia
    Family:
    Lamiaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Annual
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    South America
    Wildlife Value:
    Pollinators are attracted to the nectar of the long-lasting flowers.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Annual
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Rounded
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Spike
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long Bloom Season
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Lipped
    Tubular
    Flower Petals:
    Bracts
    fused petals
    Flower Description:
    Royal purple to violet tubluar flowers with lips have dark bracts at the base
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Deltoid
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Glossy dark green triangle shaped leaves
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Meadow
    Pool/Hardscape
    Recreational Play Area
    Small Space
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Pollinators