A perennial Mexican wildflower that produces gorgeous blue flowers from July to October that are popular with bees and other pollinators. Grows to 60m tall and 45cm across in a moist but well-drained soil and full sun.
This plant is hardy in most Bristol winters down to at least -5°C but won't survive a paricularly harsh winter. It dies down over winter so we recommend marking the spot where it has been planted.
Gentian Sage / Salvia patens
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Half hardy (protect if temperatures are below -5°C)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)