Lepechinia salviae Richard Wilford Joanna appreciates the old ways

Joanna appreciates the old ways of living

we have them flowering into early winter

just keep it away from the stems

Also known as the Lenten Rose this wonderful plant brightens up a shady spot with its beautiful

Lepechinia salviae Richard Wilford Joanna appreciates the old waysAlso 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