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Salvia discolor 'Purple Bracts'
(Purple Bract Peruvian Sage or Concolor Sage)This very distinctive variety of Concolor Sage is another outstanding plant from Salvia Guru Brent Barnes.  As with the wild species, the slightly smaller leaves are apple green and smooth on the top, and have silver hairs on the bottoms.  The biggest difference is in the flowers and the large bracts at the base of the dark-purple - almost black flowers.

Instead of the apple green color of the typical species, these bracts are a lovely dark purple with an overlay of powdery green.  This makes for a most unique look, putting this plant at or near the top of our "Most Unusual Salvia" list.

The stems are scandent - that is they grow almost like vines.  So grow this in a tall container or hanging basket, let it sprawl about and delight you with the fragrance of black currents, and all is well in the world.

Limited availability - highly recommended.


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In stock 1 item(s) available
Weight 1.00 lbs
Common name   Purple Bract Andean Silver Sage or Peruvian Sage
USDA Zone   9 - 11
Size (h/w/fh)   24"/36"/36"
Exposure   Full sun to partial shade
Soil   Well drained
Water   Regular
Pot size   3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container?   Yes!
Price: $10.00

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We are pleased to suggest these other plants, which go well with Salvia discolor 'Purple Bracts':



#686
Salvia chionophylla Salvia chionophylla

 (Snowflake Sage) A most unusual trailing Sage, with small white leaves and wiry stems. Found in just one location in the mountains of the Chihuahuan desert of North Central Mexico. The common name comes from the general look of the plant, whose white leaves make it look like a fresh snowfall.

 Our price: $7.00
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#291
Salvia corrugata Salvia corrugata

 (Corrugated Sage) Dense, purplish blue whorled inflorescence nicely complement this handsome plant‘s somewhat linear, deeply textured, dark green leaves with cottony undersides.

This evergreen shrub grows quickly and easily to 4‘-6’, needing only full sun, well drained soil and regular water to stay in nearly continuous bloom and looking it’s best.  With occasional pruning of the growing tips, or, growing it in a decorative pot, it can also be held to a 2’-3’ shrub.

We especially enjoy contrasting this plant’s rounded, dense growth habit with our taller, airier Sages, like Salvia guaranitica 'Purple Majesty'.

 Our price: $7.00
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#701
Salvia cuspidata ssp. gilliesii Salvia cuspidata ssp. gilliesii

 (Chilean Mountain Sage) This spectacular shrub, which used to be known as S. gillesii, is delicate in appearance but strong growing and robust in the garden. A native of the Chilean Andes, it grows in the full sun on rocky slopes often shrouded in fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean. The rounded wooly soft grey toothed leaves are pleasantly scented, and drape on the plant in a way that reminds me of the limbs of conifers.

 Our price: $9.00
Amount: 
#293
Salvia discolor Salvia discolor

 (Peruvian Sage or Concolor Sage) This native to the high Andes in Peru is one of the most distinctive of all Salvias. The leaves are apple green and smooth on the top, and have silver hairs on the bottoms. This alone is enough to recommend this plant - but the flowers . . .

 Our price: $7.50
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#746
Salvia oppositiflora Salvia oppositiflora

 (Opposite Peruvian Sage) We know of no other Salvia with this color - rich & creamy orange with standout yellow hairs. These 3 inch blooms are displayed in opposite pairs on the floral structure - the source of it's name.

 Our price: $7.50
Amount: 
#687
Salvia oxyphora Salvia oxyphora

 (Fuzzy Bolivian Sage) Dramatic large fuzzy pink flowers in large clusters top this shiny, dark-green-leaved, tropical looking plant. To say that it stands out in the garden is a true understatement. This is not your parents Salvia.

 Our price: $7.50
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#347
Salvia sagittata Salvia sagittata

 (Arrowleaf Sage) This unusual herbaceous perennial is found at high elevations (9,500ft.-10,000ft.) in the Cordillera de los Andes of Chile and Peru. It’s arrow-head shaped leaves (sagittata refers to this shape) are deeply textured, yellow-green and woolly on the undersides.

The blooms are a gorgeous, brilliant royal blue and rise 1’-2’ from the leafy stems starting in Summer and continuing through the Fall.


 Our price: $6.50
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#678
Salvia squalens 'Orange Form' Salvia squalens 'Orange Form'

 (Orange Sticky Peruvian Sage) Tropical in look and feel, this handsome Sage from Peru has large almost round heavily wrinkled leave that are aromatic and sticky to the touch. Once they grow to a foot tall they begin to bloom, and the flowers are stunning. Large bright orange/red with a prominent bee line, these never fail to attract attention.

 Our price: $7.00
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#620
Salvia tubiflora Salvia tubiflora

 (Tubular Chilean Sage) This rare sage from the coastal mountains of northern Chile grows in an environment of foggy days and moderate temperatures. In the wild it can grow 9 feet tall and wide, but we have never seen one that large.

 Our price: $8.50
Amount: 
#692
Salvia x westerae Salvia x westerae

 (Hybrid Bolivian Sage) A natural hybrid between two Andean species, S. orbignaei and S. haenkei, this Bolivian native is nicer than either of its parents and deserving of a place in the garden. The large, dark pink flowers are profuse and long blooming. An ideal container plant!

 Our price: $8.00
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Salvia Guru Brent Barnes.  As with the wild species, the slightly smaller leaves are apple green and smooth on the top, and have silver hairs on the bottoms.  The biggest difference is in the flowers and the large bracts at the base of the dark-purple - almost black flowers.
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