Salvia lavandulifolia

Spanish sage

size: 2 litre pot

available to order from summer 2012

£7.99

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• Position: full sun
• Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Originating from rocky and stony places in the mountains of Spain, this sun loving, drought tolerant plant is quite a tough customer. Its leaves are edible and in Spain, it is the only sage used. It has smaller leaves and a stronger flavor and smell than our common sage. The flowers are glorious too and appear in mid to late summer. It needs a sunny spot, but looks great in a mixed, informal border, potted up with a selection of other herbs, or even gracing a dry stone wall.
  
  
• Garden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.