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Sage (syn. Salvia x sylvestris Blue Queen)



Slender upright spires of rich blue-violet flowe
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Sage (syn. Salvia x sylvestris Blue Queen)
Slender upright spires of rich blue-violet flowers in early and mid- summer above wrinkled, mid-green leaves. This vibrant mid-border salvia is perfect for introducing a splash of a colour in a moist but well-drained border. One of our recommended plants, it flourishes in sun or light dappled shade and is highly attractive to butterflies and bees.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: rich blue-violetOther features: attractive to butterflies and beesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in springGoes well with: Anthemis tinctoria `E.C. Buxton`, Stachys byzantina `Silver Carpet`, Allium sphaerocephalon, Thymus `Porlock`, Euphorbia characias subspecies wulfenii `Blue Wonder`, Lychni

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