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Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.
Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.
Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.
Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.
Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.
Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.
Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.
Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.
Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.Salvia Evolution Violet - 2006 AAS Flower Winner - Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes.

Salvia Evolution Violet

2006 AAS Flower Winner

Evolution is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes. From a distance, Evolution flowers are several shades lighter than its closest comparison. This new color is desirable for garden use as it widens the color choices for “blue” annuals. Belonging to the mint family, Evolution is easy to grow. Gardeners can begin with seed, young bedding plants or flowering potted plants with the confidence that ‘Evolution’ will provide continuous color from early summer to the first hard frost. Treated as an annual in the North, Evolution may be a perennial in frost-free areas. Native to Texas, Salvia farinacea is heat and drought tolerant. Evolution is low maintenance. No deadheading is needed for all-season color. Relatively disease and pest free, Evolution will perform best in a full-sun location.

There are two more advantages that Evolution offers gardeners. The plants are quite adaptable and can be grown in patio containers or ceramic pots. The violet flower spikes can be cut, dried and used as everlasting flowers for bouquets, decorations or craft projects. Evolution deserves a sunny spot in an annual or perennial garden for its non-stop color.

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Categories: 2006, Container Suitable, Flowers from seed, National, Pollinator Friendly, Salvia
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Salvia
Variety Name: Evolution Violet
Genus: Salvia
Species: farinacea
Year: 2006
Common Name: Mealycup sage
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Benary Seed
Close Market Comparison: Rhea and Victoria Blue

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 16-20 inches
Bloom Time: Summer, summer to frost
Bloom Color: Violet
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 5-7 inch flower spikes

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Butterflies
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Garden Spacing: 18 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Dried Flower / Everlasting: Yes

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