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Salvia involucrata 'Boutin'

A woody-based perennial with deep purplish-red tubular flowers late in the season.

Care notes by theboxerge Updated October 15, 2026

About this plant

A woody-based salvia with deep rosy flowers late in the growing season. Its height and late display suit a sheltered border, but it needs a winter plan in a garden where freezing conditions are routine.

Care at a glance

Light: Full sun preferred; light partial shade is tolerated.
Watering: Keep roots supplied with moisture during growth, while allowing excess water to drain.
Soil: Light, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil with good drainage.
Hardiness: Tender in colder gardens; arrange winter protection.

Plan your care

Position it where surrounding plants will not hide the late flower spikes. Shelter matters: a sunny but exposed frost pocket is a less dependable home than a protected position.

Remove spent flower spikes to extend the display. In cold regions, keep a container plant under frost-free protection or maintain cuttings as a backup instead of assuming the established top growth will survive every winter.

Growing tips

If growth wilts despite wet soil, inspect drainage and root condition before watering again. Persistent winter moisture around a cold crown is particularly unhelpful.