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Common Name: SAGE - SALVIA ‘AFRICAN SKY’
Scientific Name: Salvia chamelaeagnea x scabra
Alternative Names: Sage Beautiful Blue

Package FormatN/A
PriceR100.00

Description

  • Perennial
  • Salvia 'Beautiful Blue' is a very hardy, evergreen small shrub with aromatic, minty-scented foliage.
  • Hundreds of sky-blue funnel-shaped flowers on upright sprays are blooming for months in summer.
  • When the flowers fall off, the decorative calyx remains and are an added feature.
  • Needs well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade.
  • This tough plant tolerates very dry conditions and should not be over-watered.
  • Prune back hard once a year.
  • Nectar plant for Sunbirds.
  • Good container plant and mid-height addition to the flower bed.
  • A good cut flower.
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