Salvia Limelight

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Limelight Sage, Limelight Mexican Sage, Mexican Limelight Sage, Salvia Limelight

The Limelight sage, also known as the Mexican Limelight sage, is a stunning variety due to its rich display of flowers through autumn. It produces long and slender flower spikes with dark blue flowers from lime-coloured bracts that are very striking. The flowers sit neatly above the dark green foliage as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide. Salvia Limelight is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in cottage gardens, grown around outdoor living areas, or planted to attract butterflies and bees.

Salvia Limelight is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Salvia available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.20 m
Flowering time:	Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Limelight Sage, Limelight Mexican Sage, Mexican Limelight Sage, Salvia Limelight

Salvia Limelight Details

The Limelight sage, also known as the Mexican Limelight sage, is a stunning variety due to its rich display of flowers through autumn. It produces long and slender flower spikes with dark blue flowers from lime-coloured bracts that are very striking. The flowers sit neatly above the dark green foliage and are great for attracting butterflies and birds. All parts of this herbaceous perennial are aromatic and produce a lovely fragrance when crushed or brushed against. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. It hardy to light frost only and does require good levels of moisture during dry periods. Salvia Limelight is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in cottage gardens, grown around outdoor living areas, or planted to attract butterflies and bees. A mass planting suits this plant and gives a lovely display.