Plant Information

Common Name: SAGE - DELICATE BLUE
Scientific Name: Salvia namaensis

N/A

R92.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Extremely delicate-looking and rarely seen - native to South Africa.
• Slightly woody evergreen shrub with yellow-green, finely dissected leaves which gives it a frothy, textured appearance - 40cm tall and 60cm wide.
• The foliage is highly aromatic, sweet-smelling and medicinal in scent.
• Bears tiny white to very pale blue (and occasionally mauve) flowers from late spring to autumn.
• Drought-tolerant.
• Easily containerized.
• Needs full sun and well-drained soil.
• Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds

Parts Used

• Leaves and flower tops.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Salvia namaensis has been identified as one of the plants most commonly used by traditional healers to treat various infections in the Free State province of South Africa.

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