An upright perennial grown as an annual, with lance-shaped silvery green foliage, hairy on the reverse, and slender racemes of small sapphire blue lipped flowers with a white spot in summer and autumn.
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Will grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering. See our video How to care for tender salvia for more advice
Cut back flower spikes to prolong flowering
Generally pest-free
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots