Salvia pratensis ‘Indigo’, 2L
£15.00
notes
A clump-forming perennial, ‘Indigo’ produces spikes of deep violet-blue flowers with contrasting brown calyces, rising above aromatic, dark green foliage. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this reliable meadow sage will flower repeatedly through the season when regularly deadheaded.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 50cm (1ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
A clump-forming perennial, ‘Indigo’ produces spikes of deep violet-blue flowers with contrasting brown calyces, rising above aromatic, dark green foliage. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this reliable meadow sage will flower repeatedly through the season when regularly deadheaded.
Details
- Flowers: July - October
- Hardy
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- South or East aspects
- Full sun
Care
- Flowers best in full sun but can tolerate some light partial shade
- Remove flower spikes to prolong flowering
Insights
This plant forms a beautiful presence in the border and is especially appealing to native pollinators including butterflies. It is also drought tolerant and unappealing to deer. Is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
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