Balkan clary 'Amethyst' Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'

Balkan clary 'Amethyst'

ABOUT

'Amethyst' is a bushy upright aromatic perennial with ovate leaves to 10cm in length and, in summer and autumn, erect stems bearing dense racemes of small, reddish-violet flowers with maroon calyces and bracts

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Lamiaceae

    • Synonyms

      Balkan clary 'Amethyst'

    • Common names

      Salvia involucrata 'Amethyst'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H7

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    Remove flower spikes as they fade to prolong flowering

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Mediterranean Climate Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division in spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free