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SALVIA LIMELIGHT Looking for a plant that will take your breath away? Look no further than Salvia Limelight ! You'll love this evergreen, herbaceous perennial with an unusual color combination.

October 12, 2012

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SALVIA LIMELIGHT

Looking for a plant that will take your breath away? Look no further than Salvia Limelight!

You’ll love this evergreen, herbaceous perennial with an unusual color combination. This beauty produces an outstanding show of bright chartreuse green and violet-blue flowers from late summer all through fall. Light gray-green foliage provides a full appearance. It will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This large, upright growing salvia is perfect for mid to back of the border for a nice colorful surprise or plant in a container for vibrant fall color. It is available in a 3 gallon pot and is on sale through October 16 for $12.99 regularly $19.99.

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