About
A clump-forming perennial, to 90cm high, with lance-shaped, aromatic leaves with scalloped edges. Upright, purple-stemmed spikes of densely-packed dark blue flowers with lower lips edged in white, appear in summer 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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Coastal
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds; may need protection from excessive winter wet
PruningRemove faded flower spikes
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots