Plant Information

Common Name: SAGE - MEALY BLUE
Scientific Name: Salvia farinacea

N/A

R92.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Bushy, evergreen ornamental shrub growing up to 1m.
• Dark green leaves, whorls of deep blue-purple flowers in summer.
• Is named for the mealy-white appearance of the sepals, which are covered with felted hairs.
• When new basal foliage appears, cut the old flowering stems to keep the plant lush.
• Full sun / afternoon shade.
• Can be cut back in spring.
• Drought tolerant once established.
• Wet soil makes the plant leggy and weak - need to
• be kept fairly dry in winter.
• Attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
• Replace every 4 - 7 years.

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