Salvia Macrophylla Blue 4L

Salvia macrophylla
Purple-leaved Sage
Sun: Full sun to semi-shade. Prefers a sheltered position.
Water: Moderate watering. Keep soil slightly moist, especially during hot, dry periods. Avoid waterlogging.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Height: 1–1.5 m.
Width: 0.5–1 m.
Growth: Upright, bushy perennial shrub with large, textured, aromatic green leaves, often with purple undersides.Flowering: Blue tubular flowers on upright flower spikes, mainly during the warmer months.
Features: Attractive foliage and striking blue flowers. Excellent for attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Suitable for borders, mixed beds and large containers.
Indigenous: No – native to South America.
Edible: No – grown as an ornamental plant.
Care: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage further flowering. Prune lightly to maintain a bushy shape. Provide good air circulation and avoid overwatering.
Frost: Protect from severe frost. Foliage may be damaged by frost, but the plant can recover in suitable conditions.
Indoor / Outdoor: Outdoor – best suited to garden beds and containers in a sheltered position.