Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' (Amethyst Sage) — Bushy

Overview

Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral to alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers. It is native to central Europe and Western Asia.

About

Salvia nemorosa, the woodland sage, Balkan clary, blue sage or wild sage, is a hardy herbaceous perennial plant native to a wide area of central Europe and Western Asia.

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About the genus

Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: full sun
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: neutral to alkaline
Soil moisture: moderate
Aspect: south-facing
Exposure: sheltered to exposed
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: herbaceous perennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: borders, rock gardens, containers
Native to: central Europe, Western Asia
Fragrance: mildly aromatic

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth.
Propagation: division, cuttings
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Honey fungus, Powdery mildews, Verticillium wilt, Foot and root rots