Salvia ‘Amistad’ (Friendship Sage) - Velvety purple wands humming with life.

One of the most admired salvias, ‘Amistad’ bears deep purple, nearly black-stemmed flower spikes from spring until frost. Loved by hummingbirds and butterflies, it adds rich, velvety drama to sunny borders.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soils

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10 (grown as annual or overwintered in colder zones)

• Cold Hardiness: Down to ~20°F (–6°C)

• Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall x 3–4 ft wide

• Native Origin: Hybrid garden selection

• Best Substitutes For: Salvia ‘Black & Blue’, Mexican Sage

• Landscape Uses: Borders, containers, pollinator gardens