By MOOK Scenic Spots / Reported by Chen Wenlin
The weather is just right, making it a great season for family outings to enjoy the flowers. Now, you don’t have to go to the suburbs to admire romantic flower seas—Taipei City has its own expansive purple blooms. Between Taipei City Hall and Civic Square, the captivating Salvia farinacea is in full bloom, reminiscent of lavender fields in Hokkaido, with its vast stretches of light purple beauty that are truly mesmerizing.
Taipei City also offers great spots for flower viewing, with vibrant purple flower seas blooming in front of Civic Square. (Photo / Taipei New Flower Show)
The romantic blooms of Salvia farinacea are as enchanting as lavender fields in Hokkaido. (Photo / Taipei New Flower Show)
Salvia farinacea is a perennial herbaceous flower native to North America, growing about 50 to 80 cm tall. The entire plant is covered with fine hairs, and the leaves are ovate to long lanceolate in shape. The flowers grow at the top, forming verticillasters in a raceme inflorescence, commonly seen in purple, with some white varieties. It is often confused with lavender, which has shorter flower spikes and smaller, more slender leaves that do not grow well in Taiwan’s plains. Salvia farinacea can bloom year-round, mainly planted from autumn to spring.
Salvia farinacea is often mistaken for lavender, yet both are beloved by flower-loving visitors. (Photo / Taipei New Flower Show)
The beautiful purple flower sea offers different charms whether viewed up close or from afar. (Photo / Taipei New Flower Show)
For travelers who haven’t had the chance to see lavender fields in Hokkaido or can’t make time to visit the suburbs amid a busy life, why not take a stroll around Xinyi District? Not only can you admire the romantic purple blooms of Salvia farinacea and snap Insta-worthy photos, but you can also relax and shop, enjoying a multi-experience day trip.
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Taipei City Hall Civic Square
Address: No. 1, Shifu Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City
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