About
Haematodes Group are clump-forming herbaceous perennials to 90cm, with a basal rosette of large, broadly ovate, dark green leaves and open branched sprays of 2-lipped pale lavender-blue flowers 2cm in length.
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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Best in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade; can be short-lived
PruningCut back flower spikes as they fade to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to sage leafhopper, slugs, snails and rosemary beetle
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots