Amistad Salvia
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Amistad Salvia highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposurePartial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 8-11/annual in all growing zones
When the Southern Living Plant Collection raves about the intensity of hue of the Amistad Salvia (Salvia x. 'Amistad'), people should stop and take notice! Blooming continuously on new shoots from late spring through frost, these rich, dark purple flowers are held on a nearly black calyx.
Go ahead and take plenty of the midnight blue blooms for your cut flower arrangements. Deadheading actually encourages recurrent flower flushes…so there will be more where those came from, after all!
Amistad means "friendship" and that is what this plant offers for the beneficial pollinators in your local area. Bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies cherish the extended bloom…why not tell a garden story of overcoming hardship and finding plenty of support when you need it most?
Salvia are aromatic plants in the Mint family and carry the same great scent and square stems as the rest of the family. The green leaves are textured and contrast against the darker purple stems, near-black calyx, and unique purple blooms!
Planting and Application:
Compact, upright, the full growth habit really makes this choice worthy of a spot in your mixed beds and borders. Cottage gardens and Mixed Perennial borders gain tall bursts of color, and every Pollinator Garden gains a nectar-rich resource! Of course, you can keep them in containers as the perfect "Filler". In cold winter zones, some people have had success overwintering the planted pot itself in their garage … it's certainly worth a shot!
The depth of tone is truly majestic. Let it play off white, yellow, pink and coral blooms in your garden for a generous touch of drama. Growing tall as annual accents in cooler growing zones but are great perennials throughout the warmer, frost-free climates. Growing up to 3-5 feet in height, Amistad will become a brilliant backdrop or special focal point with blooms lasting through the fall!
- Deep Purple Blooms & Darker Calyxs & Stems
- Crinkly Green Aromatic Foliage
- Nectar-Rich Resource For Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Great in the Ground & Containers
- Easy to Grow Tall Specimens, Focal Points, Big Color & Big Impact
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant these perennials in either full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. They grow fast and need partial shade (at least four hours of sunlight a day) to do best. Amistad is blissfully sterile and stays put without running rampant or self-seeding. Consistent water keeps these heat-tolerant bloomers happy. Apply some mulch to cover the root zone, then pull it away from touching the stems. Deadhead to keep the blooms popping, then prune them down to the ground in late winter or early spring. You'll have a fresh start to a beautiful new season with new growth from the crown in the warm winter states.
- Partial Shade/Partial Sun Perennials
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moist to Average Watering Needs
- Prune Back Late Fall/Winter
- Perennial in Frost Free Zones & Annual Accent in Cooler Climates
These desirable plants make a wonderful gift. Gift Amistad Salvia for Mother's Day, or "just because" to show you care with the flower power of Friendship! Order your Amistad Salvia from Nature Hills today!
