Salvia africana-lutea

Scientific name: Salvia africana-lutea

Family: Lamiaceae

Location

Shrub, 1.2 m tall near Levy Fountain.

Bed: 2 ; Grid: 7J1o
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Occurs naturally on the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa on coastal sand dunes. The flowers are not dead - they are this colour for most of their life! This plant needs to be grown in a light, well-drained soil in full sun and some pruning is necessary to keep the plant shapely. Previously known as Salvia aurea.