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FlowerKisser® Dark Shadows Salvia

Salvia x 'WWG01'

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• Salvia 'FlowerKisser® Dark Shadows' (Sage) is a stunning hybrid Texas bush sage with dark purple flowers from mid-summer to fall
• A favorite nectar source for hummingbirds and bumblebees
• Grey-green fragrant leaves have a sweet, minty aroma
• A High County Gardens Introduction

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Description

Plants in the FlowerKisser® series have been selected by High Country Gardens Founder David Salman. These new perennial introductions are particularly nectar-rich and attract many pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The name “flower-kisser” is the translation of “beja-flor,”the Portuguese word for hummingbird!

Planting & Care

Tips For Growing Salvia

Salvia (commonly referred to as ‘Sage’) represent a huge family of ornamental plants that attract a variety of pollinators to their nectar rich flowers. They are resistant to deer and rabbits.

  1. Plant in full sun.
  2. Plant native Western Salvia varieties in soil that is low fertility and well-drained.
  3. Plant Old World Salvia in a wide range of soils (loams, sand) including clay.
  4. Many spring-flowering varieties of sage will re-bloom in fall if deadheaded after the first bloom.
  5. New transplants need regular irrigation their first growing season to establish themselves. Once established they will need regular, deep irrigation during hot, dry weather.
  6. During fall garden clean-up, wait to cut back the plants until spring for improved cold hardiness.
  7. In colder USDA zones (zone 6 and below) it is essential to give Native Southwestern and Southwestern hybrids protection from the extreme cold their first couple winters in the garden. Mound up pine needles or fallen autumn leaves over and around the base of the plant.

Western Native Salvia: : It is from the Western US that we find our most beautiful native salvia species. For attracting hummingbirds, there are no finer flowers than the Western native sages. Typically, this group of Salvia prefer ‘lean’ (not very fertile), well drained soils. They will grow in dry clay conditions in arid climates but will rot out in clay soils where there is more than about 15 to 18” of precipitation annually.

Western Salvia include:

  • Salvia greggii - ‘Furman’s Red’, ‘Cold Hardy Pink’
  • Salvia hybrids - ‘Maraschino’, ‘Raspberry Delight’, ‘Ultra Violet’ and ‘Burgundy Seduction’.
  • Salvia pachyphylla and Salvia dorrii is recommended for arid western gardens.
  • Salvia azurea and Salvia reptans - Early fall bloomers with excellent cold hardiness.

To get established in USDA zones 5 & 6, Western Salvia (noted above) must be planted in spring or early summer, not in the fall. Protect your new plants over their first winter or two in your garden. Cover each plant with a generous pile of clean straw or pine needles. This allows the plant's crown (junction of root and branches) to mature and obtain maximum cold hardiness.

Old Wolrd Salvia: The Old World Salvia include some of the very best, most durable, longest-lived perennials. These salvia are an excellent choice for gardeners across most of the United States. ‘Old World’ Sages bloom primarily in shades of blue, pink and white. They are well adapted to cold climates and a wide range of soils including clay. The European Salvia are incredibly attractive to honey bees, many of our native bees and bumble bees as well as butterflies.

Old World varieties include:

  • Salvia syslvestris'Lyrical Rose', 'May Night', 'Little Night', 'Caradonna' and 'Marcus'.
  • Salvia daghestanica
  • Salvia verticiliata

More in-depth guidance for growing Salvia:Planting Nectar Rich Salvia to Attract Pollinators to the Garden

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Mid-summer to early fall

Advantages

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Native
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Fragrant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

36-40" tall

Mature Spread

24-36" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Fall

Special Groups

  • High Country Gardens Exclusive
  • High Country Gardens Introduction

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Ships As

Potted Plant

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

Overall rating: 4.769231 / 5 from 13 reviews.

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I love that HCG is high altitude!!!!

"I absolutely love getting my plants from HCG!!! Plants are always healthy upon arrival and they're a high altitude garden nursery which is a great thing considering the altitude of my home in Woodmoor Colorado!!! Thank you HCG!!"

— Mandy (5/5)

"My plants arrived in great shape and are thriving in my garden."

— J (5/5)

All plants are great.

"All plants are great."

— Elouise P. (5/5)

Gorgeous! Has bloomed nonstop since early spring

"I purchased this earlier the year. I was unsure of where I wanted to put it. So, it sat on my porch for a bit. Then it started to bloom and just GROW! It was planted in ground about 2 months ago. It has never stopped blooming and it has a TREE TRUNK ROOT! I planted this in an area for my Brother who passed away. He loves it too !"

— Natasha (5/5)

beautiful addition to hummingbird garden

"I am continually adding different plants to my hummingbird garden. I saw this plant at The Botanic Gardens and knew I needed this to plant among the existing salvias, agastaches and blonde ambition blue gamma grass. It has grown quite large and is a hummingbird magnet. I am hoping it will overwinter. So happy with the results."

— T (5/5)

Dark Shadows Salvia

"This is a rather large salvia (@ 3-ft tall and wide) and seems to be at home in an area which receives 6-7 hrs of afternoon sun. It hasn't bloomed yet, but buds are forming. Our soil is partly clay but drains fairly well. I would buy this variety again. Be sure to enter me in the ""Sweepstakes"" and thank you!"

— Bill (5/5)

I love the color of this Salvia

"I ordered five of these Salvias and four of them are doing beautifully. One of them came with a ""dormant"" sticker but didn't look alive. I planted with the others but I haven't seen any signs of life from that one. The other four have grown and are flowering. The color of the flowers is terrific."

— Mary (4/5)

I will buy this again if it survives the winter

"This is my second try with this variety. It is growing quickly and looks great. #sweepstakes"

— Lou (4/5)

Great addition to Iowa hummingbird garden

"I am thrilled with the FlowerKisser Dark Shadows salvia and am happy to report they survived the Iowa winter! i have been transforming a section of our yard into a large hummingbird/pollinator garden and am happy to have added the FlowerKisser Dark Shadows and Royal Rose salvia. I have planted them with the Windwalker Royal Red salvia, and they are pretty when they bloom together. I am in the third year of my hummingbird/pollinator garden and have experimented with different locations/moisture zones in my garden. I have a zone for perennials that tend to be more thirsty that I water more frequently, one zone for perennials that need ""average"" moisture, and a ""dry"" zone. These salvias do best in the dry to average moisture zone of my garden, both of which have good drainage. #sweepstakes"

— Lynn (5/5)

I can hardly wait for this to bloom!

"I ordered this in the hopes it will get tall enough for the hummingbirds to get nectar from the flowers. #sweepstakes"

— Dog M. (5/5)

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