J C PLANTS LLCHOMEPAGE
Telford, PennsylvaniaPerennials
Telephone: (267) 371 - 3050 Grasses

Salvia x superba 'Rose Queen'
Common name   Violet sage
Hardiness Zone   4 to 9
Sun   Full sun
Soil   Dry to medium moisture
Flower color   Rose
Bloom Time   June - September
Height   2 - 3 ft

General Culture:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Not fussy about soil, it flourishes in blazing sun, tolerating drought and often reblooming.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Masses of bushy, vibrantly colorful rosy-pink bloomspikes arise on this perennial Sage, beginning in early summer and then repeating until frost! The blooms are richly colorful on upright, very full 20-inch plants, presenting a fine show of color that brings in the butterflies!

Problems:
No serious disease problems. Susceptible to leaf spot and rust. White fly and scale are occasional insect pests.
Uses:
Provides long summer bloom to the perennial border, rock garden, cottage garden, wild garden or naturalized planting.