Salvia patens - 'Cambridge Blue' (Gentian Sage) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height) Colours Dark blue Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage Care Regular Maintenance Required Hardiness Half hardy, Drought Tolerant, Tender Exotic Growth Fast Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Salvia patens description: This Salvia is often grown as an annual, due to its tenderness. It produces a profusion of light blue blossom on spikes throughout late summer month. This Salvia has an upright open habit. 70cm tall x 30cm Salvia patens cultivation notes: This tender Salvia requires a sheltered location in full sun, and may not survive a cold winter. Salvias require a well drained soil , flourishing on chalky or sandy soils. 45cm tall x 30cm. Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant. Plant Weaknesses: Tender exotic suitable only for very mild areas; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations. Design & Plant Use for Salvia patens: Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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