Salvia nemorosa ‘Violet Queen’ is a compact, herbaceous perennial prized for its long-lasting, vibrant violet flower spikes and aromatic foliage. Flowering from late spring to mid-summer, its densely packed blooms rise above neat, mid-green leaves, creating vertical interest and a splash of colour in borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, ‘Violet Queen’ provides ecological value as well as ornamental appeal. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, with excellent drought tolerance once established. Its tidy growth habit and repeat-flowering potential make it an ideal choice for both formal and informal garden designs.
Key Features:
- Vibrant violet flower spikes from late spring to summer
- Aromatic, mid-green foliage
- Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
- Compact, clump-forming perennial ideal for borders
- Fully hardy in the UK
A reliable and low-maintenance perennial, Salvia nemorosa ‘Violet Queen’ offers long-lasting colour, structure, and year-round garden appeal.
Salvia Nemorosa (Woodland Sage) - Violet Queen
Plant Factfile
Height 40-50cm (to top of flower spikes) Spread 40-–50cm Soil Well-drained soil; tolerates light, sandy or loamy soils; avoid waterlogged conditions Flowers Dense spikes of vibrant violet flowers, May to July (occasionally repeat-flowering in late summer) Position Full sun Hardiness H6 – Hardy in all of the UK and northern Europe (to approximately –20°C) Genus
Lamiaceae
What you’re buying
Plant images are used for illustrative purposes only, so you know what your plant will look like once fully grown.
You’re purchasing your chosen size of plug plant (by selecting “Plant Size” option above).
Mini Plugs: Each plug is approximately 15mm sq, containing tender young seedlings in need of pricking out and potting on to grow before being planted out.
Midi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 20mm sq, plants are a little more mature than the mini's, can sometimes be planted out if the weather is good and the last frost has passed.
Maxi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 30mm sq, plants are more mature, sometimes over a year old, which can mean well developed root systems and/or fewer leaves due to winter dormancy or cutting back. Generally hardened off and garden ready, though for best results good weather is preferred for planting out.
Full information about plant sizes, including pictures, can be found here.
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery Costs
- £3 flat rate delivery on all orders under £50
- Free delivery on orders over £50
When Orders Are Posted
Orders are normally posted on the Tuesday following your order. This helps us work efficiently and also reduces unnecessary trips and emissions. In most cases, after Tuesday posting your plants should arrive before the weekend.
Packaging & Plant Care During Transit
Our plugs are gently squeezed and carefully packed into breathable, unsealed plastic bags. The plants are then packed into recycled cardboard packaging wherever possible.