About
A compact, evergreen perennial shrub with grey-green stems and small, velvety silver-grey leaves which have a pineapple fragrance when crushed. aromatic, tubular-shaped, dark violet-purple flowers appear from summer through to autumn.
About the genus
Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Will tolerate both heat and partial shade. Water regularly until established then only occasionally if required. May benefit from an all-purpose fertiliser if grown in pots and containers
PruningPruning group 9
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but excess watering in summer may cause root rots