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Salvia 'African Sky'
Tall perennial with bright green aromatic leaves. It produces masses of mauve-blue flowers over a very long perio in spring and summer. Drought tolerant. Best in a sunny site in good garden soil. Selected by Jack Hobbs of the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Genus
Salvia
Species
Cultivar
'African Sky'
Common name
Salvia
Hybrid
Salvia chamelaeagnea x scabra
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
DETAILS
Height
80 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Nourishment / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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