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SALVIA 'Amethyst Lips'
Commonly known as Sage
Small purple flowers, white at the base.
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DeciduousOvate to elliptic, toothed, mid-green leaves 2-3.5cm (¾-1½in) long
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Bicolor -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread75cm (30in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, twiggy perennial. In sheltered positions can flower into autumn
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)In free-draining soil -
Full sun
SALVIA 'Amethyst Lips'
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Additional Features
Good to knowDeadhead and trim back lightly during the season to encourage more flowers
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails
Place of originMexico. Garden origin. UK. NorfolkResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesTerminal racemesTubularOpen flowers 1-2.5cm (½-1in) long in opposite pairs
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented foliageTypical blackcurrant-like aroma
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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