Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' - P9

Description
The Whorled clary (Salvia verticillata) is an upright perennial that produces purple flowers from July to September. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Whorled clary is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Frost hardiness
The Whorled clary has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Whorled clary sets beautiful accents together with: Yarrow, purple coneflower, Macedonian widow flower.

Care
- If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again. - If watering is less frequent but thorough and penetrating, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Salvia verticillata forms purple flowers from July.

Use
Cutting, group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border