Grandstand™ Purple - Salvia splendens

Grandstand Purple is a vigorous, upright Salvia splendens selected for dark purple flowers and persistent purple calyces. The patent records the selection code SGRPU03-0 and a long flowering period from young plant to frost. ## Form and flowering Flowers are arranged on upright spikes, with foliage remaining green. The patent reports early-spring flowering through the first heavy frost and describes the plant for outdoor gardens or containers. A plant-library profile lists the Grandstand Purple selection at 15–18 inches and in USDA zones 10–11. [Plant patent](https://patents.justia.com/patent/20180177107) · [Grandstand Purple plant profile](https://www.gardencentermarketing.com/plantname/Salvia-Grandstand-lipstick-purple) ## Growing conditions Scarlet sage prefers warmth, full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil. It does not tolerate drought well, so water during dry periods while avoiding waterlogged ground. [NC State Extension: Salvia splendens](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-splendens/) ## Maintenance Use it as a seasonal bedding plant where winters are cold. Remove spent flowering stems if you want to tidy the clump after its main display.