Salvia 'Skyscraper Dark Purple'

Salvia 'Skyscraper Dark Purple'’ is a compact, upright, and long-blooming perennial or annual (depending on zone) known for its vibrant purple flower spikes that rise above deep green foliage. It produces abundant blooms from spring to fall, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This variety is heat-tolerant and thrives in warm climates, making it an excellent choice for continuous color in the garden.

Grow Zone

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (Perennial)

• Can be grown as an annual in cooler zones

Height & Width

• Height: 18-24 inches

• Width: 12-18 inches

Uses

• Perfect for garden beds, borders, and mixed perennial plantings

• Excellent for containers and patio gardens

• Attracts pollinators, especially hummingbirds and butterflies

• Ideal for cut flowers due to long-lasting blooms

Native Range

Salvia species are native to Central and South America, as well as the Mediterranean. While ‘Skyscraper Pink’ is a cultivated hybrid, its genetic lineage traces back to warm, sunny regions.

Growing Requirements

Light

• Prefers full sun (at least 6-8 hours per day)

• Can tolerate light afternoon shade in very hot climates

Soil

• Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil

• Prefers a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0-7.0)

Watering

• Water regularly until established, then provide moderate watering

• Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from consistent moisture in hot weather

Fertilization

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

• Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent leggy growth

Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

• Trim lightly if needed to maintain shape

• Can be overwintered indoors in colder zones

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State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.