• Sage Summer Jewel Lavender pink-purple flowers in a terracotta pot on a patio
  • Sage Summer Jewel Lavender deep purple flower with green leaves on blurred background
  • Sage Summer Jewel Lavender light purple flowers with red blooms in the background
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Sage Seeds - Summer Jewel Lavender

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Salvia coccinea

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 14 to 19 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Celebrated for its abundant blooms all season long, Sage Seeds Summer Jewel Lavender is a compact, upright perennial featuring loose spikes of tubular, soft and dusty lavender-purple flowers. Blooming earlier than other salvias of this type, Summer Jewel Lavender holds from summer to fall. Its nectar-rich blossoms attract butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. The vibrant flowers rise gracefully above a backdrop of lush, dark green leaves.

  • A member of the Summer Jewel series, known for its exceptionally long blooming period on compact growth
  • Performs excellently in containers, beds, or mixed borders
  • Makes a wonderful cut flower

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 25 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Sage Seeds - Summer Jewel Lavender

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Sage Seeds - Summer Jewel Lavender FAQs

What is Summer Jewel Lavender Sage also known as?

Summer Jewel Lavender Sage is also known as Mealycup Sage and Mealy Sage.

Is Summer Jewel Lavender Sage resistant to animals or disease?

Summer Jewel Lavender Sage is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

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