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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Perennial sages look wonderful in ornamental borders, with their summer-long displays of spiky, nectar-rich flowers.

Salvia x sylvestris 'Viola Klose' is a compact salvia, bearing tall spikes of dark purple flowers from July to September, contrasting with mid-green foliage. It's ideal for growing at the front of sunny borders, containers and gravel gardens. The flowers of 'Viola Klose' are a magnet for bees and other pollinators.

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Salvia ‘Viola klose’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Viola klose’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Viola klose’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Viola klose’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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