Salvia pallida
Perennial | Soft pale lavender flowers | Full sun | Frost hardy
Quick Facts
Mature size: 80–100cm high x 60–80cm wide
Position: Full sun to part shade
Flowering: Summer to autumn
Flower colour: Soft violet
Foliage: Silvery-grey
Climate tolerance: Heat and frost-tolerant
Water needs: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low – prune after flowering
Why You’ll Love It
Salvia pallida offers soft violet flowers above silvery foliage, making it ideal for Mediterranean, cottage, or naturalistic gardens. Its hardiness and low-maintenance habit make it an enduring garden favourite
Planting & Care Tips
Full sun, well-drained soil
Water lightly once established
Trim after flowering to maintain shape
Mulch to protect roots