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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Salvia "Amistad"
Friendship Sage
Flower Color
Description
A bushy, upright perennial plant to 1.2m with aromatic, slightly downy, corrugated, bright green slender leaves that have pointed ends. Profuse, large deep purple tubular flowers with black calyces are borne from early summer through to the first frosts
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-9
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantDrought resistantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsMediterranean climate plantsGravel gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5LP152010V0025Z00010 | €5.50 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.