Salvia patens - 'Cambridge Blue' (Mexican Sage Bush)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Blue Flowers (Summer late), Green Foliage
Care Regular Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Tender
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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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

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: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.
Salvia patens - 'Cambridge Blue' (Mexican Sage Bush)
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