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Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–9
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24" tall and wide
Variety Info: ¾" violet flowers clustered along upright stems (terminal racemes) that rise above plant foliage
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F.
Days to Emerge: 10 – 15 Days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18" – 24"
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- Robert H.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/5/255 Stars
I sowed these Violet Queen Salvia seeds indoors on 2/2/25 and it's 2/5/25 and most the the cells have emergence. That's 2.5 days! Crazy quick for salvia. We'll see how it goes as the season progresses. Hoping for decent blooms on first year plants.
- Alycia S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/4/255 Stars
Germination was 100% and I almost couldn’t kill them when I planted the seedlings in my greenhouse. Beautiful flowers! Saving seeds to try and grow next year.
Question, is Violet Queen Salvia edible or toxic to dogs? I try to keep dog friendly plants in my garden.
- Alexis K.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1/5/255 Stars
Sarted from seed with great germination rate. Bloomed all summer. These were a pleasant surprise
- Judy F.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars7/2/243 Stars
I have had good success with Botanical Interest seeds in general, and especially go for the organic food plant seeds. The salvia seeds from this year did not do well. The first round was a failure...1 plant germinated, out of 72 seeds. I tried again and got about 2/3's germination. The plants were slow to develop, but looked healthy...but have had very few flowers.
I am using sprouting trays, appropriate soil, light and heat pads until germination. Once germinated, I have used quality plant foods designed for flowering plants.
Maybe it's just a bad year for salvia? They did better last year.
We live in the mountains and especially like to have them for the bees and hummingbirds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/3/24Hey Judy,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Janet G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/17/245 Stars
I had great germination rate and they are just budding flowers now after sowing in Spring in zone 9b. Healthy, drought tolerant plants
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate