Salvia Cerro Potosi
Plant Details
Striking magenta flowers from mid summer to late autumn, above simple green aromatic foliage, attracting bees to your garden. Foliage will remain all year and it is hardy.
Month Available: May
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Pink
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Shrub
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Summer and autumn flowering
Height / Spread: 90cm x 90cm (36in x 36in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
This is a great plant for dry areas of the garden, its very drought tolerant and will put on an excellent colourful display
Where to Plant: Borders
Pests and Diseases: Capsid Bug, Red Spider Mite, Whitefly
Plant Care: Mulch annually with well rotted manure or compost
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: Aromatic foliage, bright coloured flowers, long flowering period
History: Native to the mountains of Mexico, it is drought tolerant and likes the sun.
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