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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'
Other names: Balkan clary 'Amethyst'
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Genus: Salvia
Variety or cultivar: 'Amethyst' _ 'Amethyst' is bushy perennial with aromatic foliage and spires of purple flowers in summer and autumn.
Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Foliage is scented
Habit: Bushy, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' (Western mugwort 'Silver Queen')
Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' (Balkan clary 'Amethyst') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Grow in moderately fertile, moist, free-draining soil. It can tolerate a little light shade but is best in a sunny position.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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