Salvia verticella 'Purple Rain' Regular / 2 litre / --- / ---

Salvia verticella 'Purple Rain' (whorled clary 'Purple Rain') is a member of the Lamiaceae family. This perennial exhibits a bushy growth habit and is characterised by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy (cold winter [-15 to -10ºc]) and is hardy throughout most of the UK, even in severe winters. May not withstand open or exposed sites or central/northerly locations, with many evergreens suffering foliage damage and plants in pots being at increased risk.

When fully mature, Salvia verticella 'Purple Rain' can reach an ultimate height of 0.5–1 m and a spread of 0.1–0.5 m. For optimal growth, it prefers a south–facing or west–facing aspect and a sheltered position. It thrives best in chalk, loam, or sand soil types and should be placed in full sun.