{"product_id":"salvia-chiapensis","title":"Chiapas Salvia","description":"\u003cp\u003eChiapas Salvia (\u003cem\u003eSalvia chiapensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a captivating, shade-tolerant perennial salvia native to the cloud forests of Chiapas, Mexico, celebrated for its rich reddish-pink tubular flowers that emerge in elegant whorled clusters above glossy, dark green aromatic foliage throughout a remarkably long bloom season. One of the most distinctive and garden-versatile salvias available, Salvia chiapensis thrives in conditions that would challenge most other salvias — performing beautifully in partial shade beneath trees and along dappled borders where its luminous reddish-pink blooms glow with particular intensity against the dark, lustrous foliage. The aromatic leaves release a pleasant fragrance when brushed, adding sensory depth to the already considerable ornamental appeal of this exceptional garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Professional Grade 4\" plants are grown to the highest nursery standards, producing vigorous root systems that establish quickly and deliver reliable bloom performance across a long season. Chiapas Salvia excels in partial shade to full sun with well-drained soil and is notably more shade tolerant than most salvia species — making it an invaluable option for gardeners seeking reliable salvia performance in less-than-full-sun conditions. It is equally at home in mixed perennial borders, woodland garden edges, patio containers, and hummingbird-focused plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Reddish-Pink Blooms Over a Long Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whorled clusters of vivid reddish-pink tubular flowers bloom prolifically over an exceptionally long season — from spring through fall and nearly year-round in mild climates — providing outstanding color and pollinator value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Shade Tolerance for a Salvia:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most reliably shade-tolerant salvias available, performing beautifully in partial shade beneath trees and along dappled borders where most salvia species would decline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Hummingbird \u0026amp; Butterfly Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubular reddish-pink flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies, delivering outstanding wildlife value throughout the exceptionally long bloom season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy, Aromatic Dark Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, lustrous dark green leaves with pleasant aromatic fragrance provide attractive year-round foliage structure and sensory interest in the garden even between bloom cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance \u0026amp; Reliable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, requires minimal supplemental care — a dependable, long-lived perennial that rewards gardeners with increasing vigor and bloom production year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in partial shade to full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then reduce to moderate watering. Hardy in USDA Zones 8–11; in cooler climates grow as a long-blooming annual or overwinter indoors. Mature height 18–36 inches with a spread of 24–36 inches. Blooms spring through fall, and nearly year-round in frost-free climates. Light pruning after bloom flushes encourages continued flowering and a tidy, well-branched habit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48277951119574,"sku":"2SLVCHP4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/SALVIA_chiapensis.png?v=1779309900","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/salvia-chiapensis","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}