Salvia Amethyst Lips, 2/3L Trellis Colloquially called Black-eyed Susan

Colloquially called Black-eyed Susan

off the main roads traversed by tourists and onto hidden side streets

This captivating evergreen plant has silvery/grey foliage

collect leaves and petals and add to the mix

forming a haze above deeply divided leaves that smell of both sage and lavender (and attract pollinating insects)

Salvia Amethyst Lips, 2/3L Trellis Colloquially called Black-eyed SusanSalvia Amethyst Lips needs a little protection in an exposed garden, but the superb, velvety depth of colour and form of the double lipped flowers make such attention well worthwhile. Plant this bushy, evergreen shrub in a cottage garden, herbaceous border or even in containers.