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Salvia chrysophylla (Golden-leaved sage )
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Salvia chrysophylla
Other names
Golden-leaved sage , Golden-leaf sage, Goldenleaf sage
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Species
S. chrysophylla - S. chrysophylla is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, from late spring into autumn, tiered whorls of tubular, two-lipped flowers with large, lavender upper petals and small, white lower petals.
Salvia chrysophylla is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
White, Lavender in Spring; White, Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes. Can be cut back after flowering to encourage new leaves and a second flowering. Cut back to the basal leaves in late winter or early spring.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Salvia chrysophylla (Golden-leaved sage ) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Best in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant once established. Needs a sheltered position in areas with cold, wet winters. Dislikes winter wet and high humidity levels.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Salvia chrysophylla
Other names
Golden-leaved sage , Golden-leaf sage, Goldenleaf sage
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Species
S. chrysophylla - S. chrysophylla is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, from late spring into autumn, tiered whorls of tubular, two-lipped flowers with large, lavender upper petals and small, white lower petals.
Native to
Turkey
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
White, Lavender in Spring; White, Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes. Can be cut back after flowering to encourage new leaves and a second flowering. Cut back to the basal leaves in late winter or early spring.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Salvia chrysophylla (Golden-leaved sage ) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Best in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant once established. Needs a sheltered position in areas with cold, wet winters. Dislikes winter wet and high humidity levels.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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