Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’

Description

Common name: Mexican sage

Salvia are the largest genus of plants in the sage (Lamiaceae) family, with nearly 1000 species. Salvia include shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Salvia are naturally distributed over three distinct regions of diversity: Central and South America ( approx: 600 species); Central Asia and the Mediterranean (250 species); Eastern Asia (90 species). There are salvia for every type of garden, and in many colours.

The stunning combination of  chartreuse calyces and deep blue, almost purple flowers makes Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’ a real show stopper in any garden. this herbaceous half hardy perennial does best in a sheltered spot with a little shade in hot summers. In frost free areas plants will flower through till spring. Otherwise expect flowering to start in late summer into early winter.

• Ht: 1.2 – 2 meters
• Part shade (Full sun with moisture in frost free areas)
• Herbaceous tender perennial
• 1 Liter pot