Botanical Name: Common Names:
Salvia uliginosa Bog Sage,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Upright
Description:
Attractive, moisture loving perennial which produces masses of bluish-white flowers in Autumn and Summer. Salvia uliginosa is perfect for creating a splash of colour on the patio or in the garden. Ideal for wet bog areas and mass plantings. Grows approx. 1.8m tall x 90cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers full sun in most wet soil types. Do not let this Salvia dry out. In the beginning of spring cut back old foliage stems once fresh growth begins to appear at the base. Feed at this time with an application of slow release or liquid fertiliser for best results.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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