Family LAMIACEAE
Genus Salvia
Species africana
SA Plant Number
Basionym Salvia africana lutea

Salvia africana-lutea is a very hardy, evergreen, small- to medium-sized shrub with aromatic, grey leaves.

Clusters of unusual brown, funnel shaped flowers are borne from June to December, and when the flowers fall off a decorative, purplish calyx remains. The copious nectar offered by the flowers attracts insects and Sunbirds to the garden.

It is an attractive, easy plant to grow and forms beautiful silvery clumps.

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade and water in winter. This tough plant tolerates very dry conditions and should not be overwatered.

Prune regularly to keep it in shape.

Size: 50 to 75cm

Nectar plant: The tubular flowers hold copious amounts of nectar which attracts Sundbirds and pollinating insects to the garden.

Landscaping: Very drought tolerant species for exceptionally dry gardens. Beautiful grey foliage provides good colour contrast in the garden.

Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape

Natural Habitat Coastal dunes and flats close to the sea  

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Shrub - Medium, Plant Type: Shrub - Small, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Hedge, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Screen plant - small, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Winter flowering, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Hardiness - Drought: Needs Watering, Flower colour: Brown shades, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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