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Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Unknown
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Violet Queen Salvia Seeds
Salvia x superba
¾" violet flowers clustered along upright stems (terminal racemes) that rise above plant foliage
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Barely cover
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Barely cover |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18" – 24" |
| Germination | 10 – 15 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
| Special Sowing | Deadhead often (remove spent blossoms) to prolong bloom period. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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19 reviews
- Callie M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/6/26Excellent germination rate.
These plants have obviously not bloomed yet, but they had a high germination rate. The healthy plugs were just lovingly tucked into the ground with high expectations of beautiful flowers for years to come.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/6/26Hey Callie,
We're so thrilled to hear about the excellent germination rate you got from our Violet Queen Salvia Seeds! We love that you've got those healthy little plugs lovingly tucked into the ground and ready to grow into something beautiful! Thanks for sharing your growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MargaretRated 5 out of 5 stars10/15/255 Stars
I love them. The delivery was on time,the seed packs are beautiful and I'm getting ready to plant some of them.
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- James L.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars9/20/25beginner with seed planting!
good success with a few; planting errors as beginner ; I think I. will do better with the next batch!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - Robert H.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/5/255 Stars
I sowed these Violet Queen Salvia seeds indoors on 2/2/25 and it's 2/5/25 and most the the cells have emergence. That's 2.5 days! Crazy quick for salvia. We'll see how it goes as the season progresses. Hoping for decent blooms on first year plants.
- Alycia S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/4/255 Stars
Germination was 100% and I almost couldn’t kill them when I planted the seedlings in my greenhouse. Beautiful flowers! Saving seeds to try and grow next year.
Question, is Violet Queen Salvia edible or toxic to dogs? I try to keep dog friendly plants in my garden.