Salvia Patens - Gentian Sage: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Salvia Patens - Gentian Sage
Type	Herbaceous, Deciduous
Size	Low Border (up to 50cm height)
Form	Spreading
Colours	Medium green Foliage, Dark blue Flowers (Summer)
Care	Regular maintenance required
Hardiness	Frost tender
Growth	Fast growing

This Salvia is often grown as an annual, due to its tenderness. It produces a profusion of light blue blossom on spikes throughout late summer month. This Salvia has an upright open habit. 70cm tall x 30cm

Cultivation tips: This tender Salvia requires a sheltered location in full sun, and may not survive a cold winter. Salvias require a well drained soil , flourishing on chalky or sandy soils. 45cm tall x 30cm.