meadow sage ‘Purple Rain’
Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’ (meadow sage ‘Purple Rain’)
| Botanical Name | Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’ |
| Common Name | meadow sage ‘Purple Rain’ |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| USDA Zone | 5 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | spring, summer |
| Height and Spread | 1-2ft x 1.5-2.5ft (30-60cm x 45-75cm) |
| Flower Color | Gray-Purple |
| Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Horticultural origin. Introduced by Piet Oudolf. S. verticillata is native to Europe. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Northeast Light Plate, North Dark Plate |
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