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Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. vellera (Spanish sage )
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. vellera
Other names
Spanish sage , Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. oxyodon, Salvia oxyodon, Salvia officinalis subsp. oxyodon, Lavender-leaved sage
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Species
S. lavandulifolia subsp. vellera - S. lavandulifolia subsp. vellera is a mound-forming, aromatic, evergreen shrub with elliptic to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and upright racemes of two-lipped, violet-blue flowers from spring into autumn.
Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. vellera is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 9 in early spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. vellera (Spanish sage ) will reach a height of 0.3m 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, Waterside
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Overwinters in most parts of the UK if grown in full sun with excellent drainage. Protect from wind and cold in winter. Dislikes winter wet and high humidity levels. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. vellera
Other names
Spanish sage , Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. oxyodon, Salvia oxyodon, Salvia officinalis subsp. oxyodon, Lavender-leaved sage
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Species
S. lavandulifolia subsp. vellera - S. lavandulifolia subsp. vellera is a mound-forming, aromatic, evergreen shrub with elliptic to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and upright racemes of two-lipped, violet-blue flowers from spring into autumn.
Native to
Spain
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 9 in early spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. vellera (Spanish sage ) will reach a height of 0.3m 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, Waterside
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Overwinters in most parts of the UK if grown in full sun with excellent drainage. Protect from wind and cold in winter. Dislikes winter wet and high humidity levels. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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