Salvia cacaliifolia

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SalviaPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Perennial salvias make a great addition to ornamental borders, with their summer-long displays of spiky, nectar-rich flowers. Salvia cacaliifolia is a woody perennial sage native to Central America, and bears eye-catching indigo flowers on tall stems, set off to perfection by the bright green foliage.

For best results grow Salvia cacaliifolia in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage flowers into mid-autumn. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Salvia cacaliifolia is only half hardy, so provide winter protection from autumn onwards, or move indoors.

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Salvia ‘Cacaliifolia’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Cacaliifolia’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Cacaliifolia’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Cacaliifolia’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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