Love and Wishes Sage

Friendship Sage

1 Gallon
$18.00
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Friendship Sage

Salvia 'Amistad'

A dramatic salvia with deep purple flowers and contrasting black calyces for long-lasting garden impact.

$18.00
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Bay Area–Based Nursery

We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Friendship Sage is a bold and beautiful perennial salvia known for its striking color combination. It produces tall spikes of deep violet-purple flowers, but the real show-stopper is the contrasting dark purple, almost black, calyx that holds each bloom. This creates a stunning, two-toned effect that lasts well after the flowers fade. It has a strong, upright habit and blooms tirelessly from spring to fall, making it a dramatic and reliable focal point in borders, cottage gardens, or large containers.

  • Stunning Purple & Black Contrast: Deep violet flowers are set against dramatically dark purple-black calyces and stems.

  • Tall, Architectural Flower Spikes: Produces numerous upright spikes that add strong vertical lines to the garden.

  • Prolific and Long-Blooming: Flowers continuously over a very long season when spent spikes are trimmed.

  • Wildlife Haven: A favorite nectar source for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

  • Easy and Adaptable: Tolerates heat, drought, and poor soil with ease once established.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips, serrated edges, and deep green color with a light aromatic fragrance. Produces abundant tubular, two-lipped pink flowers with chestnut-red calyxes on upright spikes with a long blooming season.
  • Mature Height: 3-4 ft
  • Mature Width: 2-3 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Extended blooming period (spring to fall),Excellent heat and drought tolerance,Attracts pollinators (hummingbirds/butterflies),Deer resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Mixed perennial borders,Mediterranean gardens,Pollinator gardens,Container plantings,Cottage gardens
  • Special Care:Deadhead to encourage rebloom.Cut back in early spring.Provide winter protection in cooler zones.Prefers well-drained soil
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: May through October,Foliage: Semi-evergreen
FAQs

Q: How tall does it get?A: It is one of the taller cultivars in this group, typically reaching3 to 4 feet in heightwhen in full bloom. Its upright form makes it perfect for the middle or back of a sunny border.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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