Salvia Verticillata - Purple Rain, 1 Pack

Salvia Verticillata - Purple Rain, 1 Pack

$8.99 CAD $7.64 CAD
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Flat-Rate Shipping on All Orders
  • Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
  • Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • Canada-Wide Shipping

Salvia verticillata - Purple Rain

Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’, commonly known as whorled sage or meadow sage, is a graceful, mid-height perennial renowned for its richly colored flower spikes and exceptional pollinator appeal. Selected by renowned plantsman Piet Oudolf, this cultivar stands out for its densely whorled purple blooms set off by arching reddish flower stems above a fuzzy mound of heart-shaped green foliage. Ideal for cottage, border, or pollinator gardens, it delivers long-lasting color and effortless elegance.

  • 1 - 2.5" Plug
  • Smoky-purple whorled blooms
  • Great for pollinators
  • Drought and deer tolerant
Specifications Details
Colour Rich smoky‑purple whorled blooms over fuzzy green foliage
Hardiness Zone 3 - 9
Plant Height 18–30 in (45–75 cm) tall
Plant Width 12–18 in (30–45 cm) spread 
Sun Requirements Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade 
Fragrant Yes
Deer Resistant Yes
Plant Timing Herbaceous perennial; foliage from spring through summer
Bloom Timing June - August
Plant Depth Plant crown at soil level in well-drained soil
Plant Spacing 18–24 in (45–60 cm) apart for mass effect

At Wildwood, we aim to make sure every plant arrives healthy and safe to your door in time for your planting period. Here is what you can expect after placing your order!

Packaging

Perennial plant orders will be shipped with wood shavings in the package to help insulate and protect the plants from the cold weather and movement during shipping. Wood shavings can be repurposed in the garden or composted upon receiving your order! 

Shipping Schedule

The shipment of your order will follow our approximate schedule found below, where timing will be dependent on what is being shipped, your planting zone, and the current weather conditions for shipping.

 Zone Earliest Shipping Time
1-3 Mid May
4-5 Late April
6 Early to Mid April
7-9 Late March to Early April

All times listed are the earliest dates shipping can start in that zone. Shipping times can change due to harsh weather conditions or supplier delays if they occur.

 

Not sure what planting zone you are? Check the map here or visit Natural Resources Canada to find the hardiness zone in your Municipality.

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