Extra spiky upright habit with dark purple flower stems. The bright violet-blue flowers are great in fresh cut bouquets.

Combine with nemorosa 'Plumosa', Achillea 'Summerwine', Decentra 'King of Hearts'.

Zone: 5
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Height x Width: 30" x 18"
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
Notes: Plant is fragrant. Good for cut flowers.

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Perennial Plant of the Year in 1997, the gray-green foliage acts as a backdrop for the dense spikees of deep violet-purple flowers. Deadhead for extended blooms.

Combine with Primula florindae, Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer', Lobelia 'Compliment Deep Red'.

Miscellaneous Name: Salvia 'Mainacht'

Zone: 3
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Height x Width: 18" x 15"
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
Notes: Plant is fragrant. Good for cut flowers. Photo credit: Walter's Gardens

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