This variable clumping perennial has a low spreading habit with some branched stems. The large mid green heart-shaped leaves are mostly basal and the small white-mauve tube-shaped flowers appear in spikes from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Salvia forsskaoliiis naturally found from Bulgaria to Turkey growing in woodlands in well drained moderately fertile stony soils in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

This perennial is grown for its flowers and its low habit. It is planted in small gardens as a perennial border or specimen in cottage gardens. It may also be grown in containers establishing from division in one season. It is very hardy and suitable for mountain regions giving a long floral display. ID 2209

Salvia(SAL-vee-uh)forsskaolii(fors-KOW-lee-eye)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family