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Salvia semiatrata Zucc. | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Salvia semiatrata Zucc.

Salvia semiatrata Zucc.

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A semi-evergreen, upright, bushy perennial with yellowish green foliage of a rugose texture on the top surface and hairy on the underside. Has large, bicolored lipped flowers, luminous dark violet on the upper lip and dusky lavender on the lower lip, and a rich violet calyx in summer and autumn.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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.

Pruning

Cut back flower spikes to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring and by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenanceBanks SlopesPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

ClimbingBushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years