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Blue flowered Salvia

siris

By Siris


Blue flowered Salvia (Salvia)
  • Photo posted on 28 Jun, 2015
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From RHS seed 2001, mixed Salvia seed. (sylvestris or transylvanica) I think.



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simbad
Simbad
 

Or Forskaohlei ? Never know the correct spelling, does it have really huge leaves.

28 Jun, 2015

siris
Siris
 

Salvia forsskaolii, Yes
Does like like your photo from 2012, grows in part shade, leaves opposite, bottom pair about 6" seeds easily, really useful!

28 Jun, 2015

simbad
Simbad
 

Mmmm I'll measure the leaves on mine but they are huge maybe a couple of foot or more in length, it'll grow anywhere here sun, part shade,dry sandy soil in front garden heavy clay in the back even full shade in the wood brilliant plant.

1 Jul, 2015



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