Overview

Salvia uliginosa 'African Sky' is a perennial in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family. Salvia uliginosa 'African Sky' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is native to southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.

About

The plant known as Salvia uliginosa, the bog sage, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. It was described and named by botanist George Bentham for its typical habitat "of swamps and marshes", or uliginosa.

Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Salvia uliginosa

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.

Wikipedia contributors, "Salvia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Salvia

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight

full sun, partial shade

Soil type

moist, well-drained

Soil moisture

moist

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Salvia uliginosa 'African Sky' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

perennial

Native to

southern Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia uliginosa 'African Sky'

Propagation

cuttings,division

Frequently asked questions

More in the Salvia genus

• 
  Perovskia 'Blue Spire'
• 
  Rosmarinus prostratus
• 
  Salvia 'Black and Blue'
• 
  Salvia 'Ostfriesland'
• 
  Salvia 'Rose Queen'
• 
  Salvia 'Royal Bumble'
• 
  Salvia bicolorSage
• 
  Salvia forskaohleiSage