Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst Lips' — two-lipped flowers deep amethyst-purple at the base and stark white at the tips, blooming continuously from June until the first hard frosts. A good pick for pollinators, evergreen, full sun — needs maximum direct sunlight for rich flower colour.
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Product features
Botanical name: Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst Lips'
Common name: Autumn sage 'Amethyst Lips'
Height: 70cm – 100cm
Spread: 60cm – 75cm
Foliage: Small, ovate, medium-green leaves with blackcurrant fragrance
Flower: Two-lipped flowers, deep amethyst-purple base, white tips, June until first frosts
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — bees, butterflies, hoverflies
Soil Type: Poor to moderately fertile loamy, sandy, or chalky, sharply well-drained
Drought tolerant: Yes, exceptionally so once established
Hardy: Frost hardy (RHS H4, -5 to -10°C)
Position: Full sun, sheltered south- or west-facing
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Sunny borders, patio pots, gravel gardens, pollinator gardens
Materials and care
Light: Full sun — needed for rich flower colour
Aspect: South- or west-facing, hot, sunny, sheltered
Soil type: Light, poor to moderately fertile — sandy, chalky, gravelly
Drainage: Sharply well-drained vital
Watering: Low needs — water regularly the first summer
Foliage protection: Protect from cold, drying winter winds
Deadheading: Trim faded flower spikes regularly
Propagation: Softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
