Salvia guaranitica - 'Black and Blue' (Giant Sage)

Type Herbaceous flower, Bedding Plants, Bulbs & Tender Perennials, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Purple Flowers (Summer late), Medium green Foliage
Care Regular Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost Tender, Drought Tolerant, Tender Exotic
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth; Tender exotic suitable only for very mild areas.

Common Missspellings: Salvea, Saliva, Salivea
Salvia guaranitica - 'Black and Blue' (Giant Sage)
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