This variety's gray-green, hairy, trident-shaped foliage gives rise to smoky-purple flowers arranged in loose whorls along the stem. 'Purple Rain' will be an excellent rebloomer when sheared after the initial flowering.
| Perennial | |
| Salvia | |
| Meadow Sage | |
| Zone 4 | |
| 6+ hours | |
| Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy | |
| Garden paths and edging areas | |
| Accent perennial or cut flower | |
| 18-20" | |
| 1-2' | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | |
| Purple | |
| Rapid | |
| Mound | |
| Plant-tone | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Papaver, Nepeta, Aquilegia, Dianthus |