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eyelash-leaved sage

Salvia blepharophylla

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

S. blepharophylla is a spreading sub-shrub with attractive, oval leaves and airy sprays of vivid scarlet blooms, on dark, slender stems

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Needs well-drained soil in a sunny position. May survive the winter in a sheltered spot in mild areas but best overwintered in a cold greenhouse

Pruning

Pruning group 9 in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or softwood or semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Young growth may be attacked by slugs and snails

Diseases

Normally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensLow MaintenanceCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years