Mojave Purple Salvia Seed
Mojave Purple Salvia Seed

Mojave Purple Salvia Seed

Price: $1.19

Quick Facts:

  • Packet Contains: 10 seeds
  • Plant Height: 18-20 inches
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Seed Type: Open-pollinated
Plant Features

Mojave Purple Salvia radiates with dense spikes of rich, rosy-purple tubular flowers emerging from deep burgundy bracts, blooming relentlessly from early summer to frost. This Salvia splendens variety showcases a compact, well-branched form with dark green foliage, making it a standout in beds, borders, or containers. Renowned for its heat and humidity tolerance, it offers vibrant, long-lasting color while attracting hummingbirds and bees with minimal care.


Salvia Growing Guide

Outdoor Sowing (Directly in the Garden)

  • Timing: Sow Mojave Purple Salvia seeds outdoors in late spring, after the last frost, when soil temperatures are above 70°F. This variety is frost-sensitive and thrives in warm weather.
  • Location: Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil. It performs well in average to sandy soils and tolerates heat.
  • Soil Preparation: Loosen soil to 6-8 inches deep and mix in compost. A pH of 5.5-6.5 is ideal.
  • Planting Seeds:
    • Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly—do not cover, as light is needed for germination.
    • Space seeds or thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart for its branching habit.
  • Watering: Keep soil moist until germination (14-21 days). Once established, it’s drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering.

Indoor Sowing (Starting Seeds Indoors)

  • Timing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
  • Containers: Use seed trays or pots with drainage, filled with a light seed-starting mix.
  • Planting:
    • Sow seeds on the surface, pressing gently. Do not cover.
    • Mist to keep soil moist without soaking.
  • Germination:
    • Maintain 70-75°F; seedlings emerge in 14-21 days with light exposure.
  • Transplanting: Move outdoors after the last frost when soil is above 70°F and plants have 2-3 true leaves. Space 12-18 inches apart.

General Care Tips for Salvia

  • Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours) for best blooms; tolerates partial shade with fewer flowers.
  • Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Mature plants are heat- and drought-tolerant but prefer moisture in dry spells.
  • Fertilizing: Add compost pre-planting. Apply a balanced fertilizer once mid-season for vibrant spikes.
  • Pruning: Deadhead to encourage reblooming. Pinch early for bushier growth.
  • Pest and Disease Control: Pest-resistant; ensure spacing to prevent mildew in humidity.
  • Harvesting:
    • Cut spikes when fully open for fresh use or dry for decor. Harvest above a leaf node.
  • Storage: Fresh stems last a week in water. Dry by hanging upside down in a cool, ventilated area.
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