50+ Steppe-Sage ‘Violet Queen’ (Violettkönigin) Seeds

Description: Commonly known as a woodland violet sage or salvia. It is an erect clump forming showy perennial atop tiny reddish-purple bracts that bloom June to September. Foliage consists of notched, wrinkled green-gray leaves that are fragrant if bruised or crushed. Very easy to grow and care for in their preferred conditions, which is moist gravely or sandy soils with good drainage. Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees as well as other beneficial pollinators. When trying to keep blooming through the summer, remove spent flowers and give additional water to encourage further growth, being careful not to over water according to weather conditions and climate. If the plants fall over due to excessive humidity, cut down to the basal foliage, just as when flowering is over. The genus name Salvia means “to save and heal” in Latin. It was given that name in honor of the medicinal properties of this family, used over centuries and still used presently by herbalists and naturopaths. The most common and popular uses for these plants are cut flowers, along borders, butterfly gardens, wildflower gardens, cottage gardens and walkways. Germination Information: The general advice is to sow the seeds indoors (gently pressed into the surface of the growing medium) under lights in early to late spring or outdoors in pots from late spring to mid summer. In my experience, though, germination is better after a cold period. You can provide a natural chilling by sowing in early to mid winter and setting the pot outdoors or an artificial chilling period by placing the pot in a plastic bag and refrigerating it for about 2 months.

Price: 5.95 USD

Location: Gate City, Virginia

End Time: 2024-11-02T02:23:02.000Z

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