Lepechinia salviae Richard Wilford Long vase life

Long vase life

well-drained border

Autumn flowering under decreasing day length

Stokesia laevis requires good drainage

heart-shaped at the base

Lepechinia salviae Richard Wilford Long vase lifeAlso known as Pitcher Sage, this fabulous drought tolerant perennial is related to the salvia and has upward faced almost Penstemon like tubular flowers that are the most beautiful carmine papal purple. The stately flower spikes arise from a rosette of grey green foliage that has distinctive arrow shaped leaves that are very aromatic. Flowers are enjoyed by both bees and butterflies. Prune back old stems in autumn to the basal leaves. Flowering is