Salvia flava var. megalantha 'Blue Lips' PP19860

Also Known As

Salvia bulleyana 'Blue Lips'
Blue Lips Meadow Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5b-10a

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Salvia flava var. megalantha 'Blue Lips' PP19860 plant details

Salvia flava var. megalantha 'Blue Lips' PP19860 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia flava var. megalantha 'Blue Lips' PP19860

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia flava var. megalantha 'Blue Lips' PP19860

USDA Zones: 5b - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Salvia 'Blue Lips' has aromatic, crinkly, dark green leaves topped with spikes festooned with two-lipped, open-mouthed, tubular, soft yellow flowers with purple-blue lips. Oval leaves have a soft, hair-like texture.An unusual colour combination for sunny sites.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Salvia flava var. megalantha 'Blue Lips' PP19860 plant

How to Grow Salvia flava var. megalantha 'Blue Lips' PP19860

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen