SALVIA AFRICANA-LUTEA Golden Sage 3L

Description

Salvia africana-lutea (Golden Sage) – 3L

Bring a touch of wild coastal beauty into your garden with Salvia africana-lutea, also known as Golden Sage. This hardy, water-wise shrub is indigenous to South Africa and is celebrated for its striking rusty-golden flowers, which fade to a rich, velvety brown as they age. These unique blooms appear mainly in spring and summer and are a magnet for sugarbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it a top choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

The plant forms a densely branched, grey-green shrub that can reach 1–2 m tall, perfect for coastal gardens, fynbos plantings, or low-maintenance borders. Its aromatic leaves are traditionally valued for their medicinal uses.

Growing Conditions:

Light: Full sun to light shade

Water: Drought-tolerant once established

Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils

Frost: Light frost hardy

Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushy growth

Why You’ll Love It:

Indigenous and water-wise

Attracts sugarbirds, bees, and butterflies

Striking golden-brown flowers for months

Low-maintenance and coastal-hardy

✨ A must-have for any indigenous, water-wise, or wildlife garden!