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| Does anyone grow a dark purple salvia that does well in zone 9b or higher, besides the black and blue Salvia?
I've looked at them online, but I hate when a plant is just listed as zone 9 because it still might not make it here in Florida. Thanks
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- Posted by tom123 z9 Fl. (tbyrnes@cfl.rr.com) on Sat, Apr 7, 12 at 20:43
| I think Purple Majesty might just work for you. I had it some years ago and liked it. It is said to be good from zones 7 through 10. It did well for me here in zone 9 B. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Purple Majesty
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| Hi Tina, I have this salvia and like it a lot. It is just getting going for me but I've had it in the past and loved it. It is pretty tall- maybe 3-5 feet and sprawly, but graceful, colorful and beautiful. Bees love it. Looks great in a butterfly garden. Anna |
Here is a link that might be useful: salvia indigo spires
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| I love Salvia also, and tried to find seed sources, Park seems to have a good selection so I ordered 4 kinds, well, two came, but they are out of the others.. not many Seed places have much of a selection it seems... wonder why ? sally |
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- Posted by aroidgardener 9b (My Page) on Sun, Apr 8, 12 at 18:40
| Thanks Tom and Anna. Will see if I can find either of these at the USF plant sale next weekend. |
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| Hi Tina, I am in Tampa and I think I have it, I will try to make a picture tomorrow and I have a rooted cuting Helen |
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- Posted by aroidgardener 9b (My Page) on Tue, Apr 10, 12 at 4:27
| Helen, Thanks!! Let me know. I should have something to trade. I can make a list. |
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| Tina, see if this is what you are looking for
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- Posted by tom123 z9 Fl. (tbyrnes@cfl.rr.com) on Wed, Apr 11, 12 at 13:55
| That looks like Wendy's Wish to me, Mocropot. It is hardy and easy to grow from cuttings. It is supposedly good for hummingbirds, which is why I got it. It isn't very purple though... |
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- Posted by aroidgardener 9b (My Page) on Wed, Apr 11, 12 at 21:36
| Thanks for the pics Mocropot. I am actually looking for dark purple, the darker the better. Something like the link below. That particular one is up to zone 8 only though. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Salvia May Night
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| Tom123 thank you for the name, when I purchased it the seller stated it was salvia. It is good for hummingbirds, I see them every AM Tina, you are correct it is not purple compare to your picture Sorry, I could not help |
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- Posted by tom123 z9 Fl. (tbyrnes@cfl.rr.com) on Thu, Apr 12, 12 at 8:20
| I had May Night last year and it did not do well for me. I think it needs to be deadheaded regularly for it to do well. I have read a number of positive reports for it, however. It is supposed to be good from zones 5 to 9. |
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- Posted by chellamaral 9b Fort Pierce (My Page) on Thu, Apr 12, 12 at 10:44
| I bought 2 Wendy's Wish at Lowes...both now have mosiac virus but probably won't pull them... |
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