Salvia mexicana | Limelight Giftware An excellent cut flower that

An excellent cut flower that can last up to two weeks in a vase

The leaves are deep green on the upper side and a beautiful grey-green on the underside

As plants resent root disturbance

Bees also like this plant

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Salvia mexicana | Limelight Giftware An excellent cut flower thatThe uniquely coloured flower spikes of Salvia mexicana "Limelight", is an autumn flowering Mexican Sage that has an eye popping combination of chartreuse bracts and violet coloured flowers. Whilst it is not a fan of frost, it survives mild frosts. I love a bunch of it in a vase and whilst it does not last overly long, you can normally get a few days out of it. Provide a moist but well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut tips back early in