Salvia sylvestris Violet Riot PP 26273 Marshallia dark maroon calyces that surround

dark maroon calyces that surround them

The flowers open bright yellow but as the flowers age

It is not a plant that fares well in shade or wet sites

and smell like a terpene-based household cleaner

bright watermelon-pink (RHS 66A) flowers

Salvia sylvestris Violet Riot PP 26273 Marshallia dark maroon calyces that surround(aka: Salvia x nemorosa 'Violet Riot') Salvia 'Violet Riot' is the latest breeding breakthrough from our friends at Walters Gardens a dramatic improvement over the former industry standard, Salvia 'May Night'. The aromatic basal leaves serve as a nice foil for the 2' tall, branched flower spikes that start in early May (NC) and continue through most of the summer. The flower spikes are adorned with a multitude of small, dark violet purple flowers,