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Salvia greggii x serpyllifolia (Purple Flowering Autumn Sage)Herb Plant
£6.99
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Purple Flowering Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii x serpyllifolia )Herb in 1L Pot
Purple Flowering Autumn Sage is a perennial that grows highly scented green foliage from early summer and produces long stems of violet blue flowers. Autumn Sage prefers a sunny spot flourishing in a well drained border or in a large pot, growing to a height of no more than three feet it is a great plant to edge a path in order to get the benefit of the scented leaves as you brush past. Despite its name it will begin flowering in early summer through to the autumn dead heading the old flowers will encourage new flowers all season. The ideal time for cutting back flowering shrub sages, is the Spring once new growth can be seen and risk of frost has past. Cut up to half the plant back shaping as needed. If Sages are becoming leggy then a light summer cut may be required.
Herb Usage
Sage has been used for centuries as a culinary herb. Autumn Sage is grown as a perennial herb plant primarily for its flowers, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. However, the leaves and flowers can be used to flavour food and drinks
Buy Purple Flowering Autumn Sage Online
Our potted Autumn Sage herb plants are generally available to buy online between May and September, plant out once risk of frost has past.
| Salvia greggii x serpyllifolia (Purple Flowering Autumn Sage)Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Full sun/Partial shade |
| Soil Type | Light free-draining soil |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Height | 80cm |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Latin Name | Salvia greggil x serpyllifolia |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H4 - Hardy average winter |
| Culinary | None |
| Scented | Foliage |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | Infusion |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
| Type of Garden | Cottage/Informal |
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