Very attractive flower to brighten up rockeries and pots in the garden. Ornamental and decorative valued flower in a garden and as a cut flower. Potplant.
Perennial up to 1m. Beautiful bright violet-blue, nodding flowers.
Sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden

| Flower colour | Blue, Purple |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, October, November, Summer, Autumn |
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Botanical name | Salvia nutans |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Wildlife | Butterflies, Birds |
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 1000 |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden |
|---|---|
| Distance between plants | 50-70 |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil type | Light |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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