Salvia x sylvestris - 'Mainacht' (Sage)
Salvia x sylvestris description: This hardy perennial produces spikes of dark blue blooms in mid summer. Foliage forms into dense clumps, which are attractive in their own right. A useful herbaceous plant for contrasting with silver foliage plants. 7ocm tall x 50cm.
Salvia x sylvestris cultivation notes: This hardy Salvia requires a sheltered warm location in full sun. Tolerating draughty conditions and flourishing on any decent free draining garden soil and suitable for planting on chalky or sandy soils. Cut back after flowering to encourage second autumnal flush of bloom.
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Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.
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