Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Salvia verticillata 'Endless Love'
Endless Love Lilac Sage
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Height
- 12 to 24 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Violet-purple, in whorled clusters
- Foliage color
- Green, textured
- Bloom time
- Summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Salvia verticillata 'Endless Love' is a beautiful perennial recognized for its dense spikes of violet-purple flowers that bloom continuously from early summer into fall. The small, tubular flowers are arranged in whorls along sturdy stems, creating a vibrant, textured display that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. The rich purple blooms stand out against the plant's dark green, softly hairy foliage, adding a lush, romantic feel to garden borders and mixed plantings.
'Endless Love' is a cultivated variety of Salvia verticillata, selected for its extended blooming season and exceptional garden performance. Bred for its resilience and striking color, this variety is an excellent choice for adding long-lasting color to cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly landscapes, or sunny perennial beds. Its continuous blooms and bold color make it a favorite for creating visual interest throughout the growing season.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Waterwise Gardens
Companion plants
Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
