Perennial | Sky-blue flowers | Full sun | Frost hardy

Quick Facts

• Salvia ‘African Sky’ is a tall, robust perennial producing sky-blue flower spikes from summer through early autumn, offering striking colour in perennial borders.

• It reaches 80–100 cm tall with a spread of 60–80 cm, forming bushy clumps of aromatic green foliage.

Why you’ll love it:

• Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it is fully frost-hardy and drought-tolerant once established.

• Its flowers attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies. ‘African Sky’ pairs beautifully with silvery-leaved perennials, yellow Rudbeckias, and pink Echinacea, providing bold contrast and vertical impact.

• Minimal maintenance beyond cutting back after flowering ensures sustained vigour. With its vibrant blue spikes and reliable growth habit, it is ideal for sunny, naturalistic, or wildlife-friendly garden designs.