Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'

Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' – Vibrant Amethyst Sage

Brighten your garden with Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst', a compact herbaceous perennial boasting glowing purple stems and tall spikes of rich lavender-amethyst pink flowers from late spring through summer, often reblooming with deadheading. This Piet Oudolf introduction grows 45-60cm tall x 30-45cm wide with aromatic grey-green foliage, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils while tolerating drought, frost (hardy to -15°C), and coastal exposure.

Key Features

• Long-blooming, pollinator magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer/rabbit resistant and ideal for cut flowers
• Pairs beautifully with Correa 'Star Showers', Eryngium 'Lapis Blue', or Eucomis 'Purple Reign' in mixed borders, pots, or gravel gardens
• Low-maintenance: Plant in full sun, any well-drained soil; prune after first flush for repeat blooms

Stock this tough, showy salvia for cottage, coastal, or pollinator sales—non-stop colour and structure!