Salvia africana-lutea 'Kirstenbosch'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8a-10b

Salvia africana-lutea 'Kirstenbosch' plant details

Salvia africana-lutea 'Kirstenbosch' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer mustard and tan flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia africana-lutea 'Kirstenbosch'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: mustard and tan blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia africana-lutea 'Kirstenbosch'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of a great number of attractive shrubby salvias from the Cape of South Africa, this plant a selection from Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden, from the dry winter rainfall country with very sterile soil, grows into a woody shrub of about 4 ft with very blue-green leaves and striking carmel-brown and gold flowers in spring in the wild but nearly year round in appropriate gardens. The savory aroma produced by the slightest brush is quite wonderful. Can be pruned lightly or severely to shape. Full sun, sharp drainage; low on the nutrients. Subject to occasional damage in our garden so we take emergency cuttings but we also use it as a constituent in many a community pot. Low end of USDA zone 9; possibly zone 8. Lamiaceae