About
A compact, clump-forming upright perennial with mid green aromatic leaves. Erect stems of deep blue purple flowers are produced from summer through until the 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 pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile humus-rich,moist but well drained soil. In full sun to light dappled shade
PruningCut back in spring when new growth appears. Dead-head faded flower spikes to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer. Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Rooted cutting will need protection in cold frame ofcold greenhouse over wnter. Only propagate for own use as this plant has a PBR
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf hoppers slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots