The Plants
Salvia lycioides
sage
£10.00
A stunning salvia with aromatic leaves and purple blue flowers from summer to autumn continuing to the first frost
Type
- Perennials
Foliage: Deciduous
Hardiness: Half hardy
Vigour: Fast growing
Uses
- Beds and borders
- Cottage style garden
- Contemporary style garden
- Containers
- Mediterranean style garden
Special features
- Attractive to wildlife
- Low maintenance
- Attractive to bees
- Autumn interest
- Scented foliage
Care instructions
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. This plant is slightly tender, becoming more hardy as it ages. May need support. Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming.
Dimensions
Size: Medium
Pot size: 2 litre
Eventual height: 50cm
Eventual spread: 50cm
Positions
- Sun
Aspects
- South
- West
Soil types
- Sandy
- Normal
Soil pH ranges
- Acid
- Neutral
- Alkaline