Salvia forsskaolii Long-lived variety bearing large, violet flowers with a pale centre to the lower lip. Blooms from early summer over a long season. HP for a sunny, well-drained site. Ht.& spread to 3’ (1m). Salvia glutinosa Often hard to come by, this plant has yellow, slightly sticky hooded flowers with purplish/brown tongues. Lovely alongside purple/blue shades in the border. Hardy perennial for sun. Ht. up to 4’ (120cm). Salvia jurisicii Feathered sage. Attractive, low growing, much branched species with an exceptionally long flowering period - early summer into autumn. Small, pale violet flowers. Avoid winter wet. HP Ht. & spread 20” Salvia Microphylla ‘Pink Blush’ Pink form of one of the hardiest of the Salvia family. Forms a shrubby, evergreen plant producing its bright, warm pink flowers from July to November. Ht 3’ (90cm) Spread 18” (45cm) Sun & well drained soil. Hardy perennial. Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ Recent introduction with rich, violet-blue flowers on tall, dark stems. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. 30” (75cm) Spread 12” (30cm). Salvia patens Valuable perennial for its late flowering and wonderful gentian-blue flowers. Not fully hardy so lift and overwinter like a dahlia or plant in a sheltered spot and apply a mulch after dying back. Flowers late summer/autumn. Ht. 18-24” (45-60cm). Salvia patens ‘Cambridge Blue’ AGM A lovely, pale blue flowered variety of this large-bloomed species. Can be grown as a perennial in the south, given well-drained soil in sun/part shade and a winter mulch. Ht.24” (60cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Salvia patens AGM Stunning, royal blue flowers on sturdy, bushy plants make this the queen amongst salvias. Commonly treated as a hardy perennial in the south, if given a winter mulch. Ht.24” (60cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Provide fertile, well-drained soil in sun/part shade. Salvia pratensis A sturdy hardy perennial producing long spikes bearing hundreds of lavender to mid blue claw shaped blooms, always buzzing with bees. Lovely when grown as a background to Alchemilla mollis. Flowers summer. Ht. 24”-36”/60-90 cm. Salvia sclarea turkestanica alba Beautiful and unusual white flowered form of this statuesque, biennial species. Hardy plant for a site in full sun. Ht.36” (90cm). Salvia sclarea turkestanica Dramatically pretty yet sturdy border subject with aromatic foliage and striking lavender-purple bracts displayed over a long period in summer. HB for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.30” (75cm) Spread 12” (30cm). Salvia uliginosa Tall, graceful stems bearing many lovely pale blue flowers from mid-summer to first frosts. Overwinters outside in southern England if not too wet, building up into sizeable clumps. Needs moisture in summer & some sun. Ht. 5-8’ (1.5-2.5m). Spread 2’+ (60cm+). Salvia viridis (horminum) Wonderful annual gap-filler for the perennial border - this plant’s colourful bracts provide a continuous show from early summer until the first frosts, on sturdy, bushy plants that never seem to flop or tire. HA for a sunny, well-drained spot. Ht.18” (45cm) Spread 12” (30cm). Sarcoccoca confusa Deliciously fragrant flowers in winter make this bushy, evergreen shrub a must for every garden. As a bonus, the tiny, white flowers are followed by black fruits. Hardy shrub for sun or shade & fertile soil. Ht.& spread 3’ (1m). Sauromatum venosum (syn. Arum cornutum) The Voodoo Lily - an exotic and fascinating spring flowering tuber, producing an arisaema-like flower spathe, heavily spotted purple. Later, a purple spotted stem carries a deeply lobed leaf which persists until late autumn. Slightly tender and in all but the mildest climates is best lifted, dried off and stored frost-free for winter. Ht.18” (45cm). Scabiosa ‘Chile Black’ Darkest maroon, near-black flowers over a very long period in summer/autumn - partner it with silver foliage, like artemisia, for a stunning effect. HP for sun/part shade. Ht.18” (45cm). Scabiosa columbaria ochroleuca Pretty primrose-yellow pincushion flowers are borne on strong, wiry stems from mid-late summer. HP liking some sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Ht. & spread 3’ (1m). Scabiosa Crimson Cushion Wonderful and unusual form of scabious with mulberry blooms, flecked white, all summer. Hardy perennial for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.24” (60cm). Scabious ‘Ace of Spades’ Deepest burgundy pincushion flowers, flecked lightly with white and of great size, appear from early summer until the first frosts. Stunning mid-border plant. HA for a sunny, well-drained spot. Ht.24” (60cm) Spread 12” (30cm). Schizostylis ‘Maiden’s Blush’ Lovely, clear pink flowered form of Kaffir lily, providing colour for the autumn border. Hardy perennial for sun and fertile, moist soil. Ht.2’ (60cm). Schizostylis Salmon Charm Lovely pastel coloured form of this valuable, late flowering perennial. Blooms Aug - Nov in fertile, moist soil in sun. Ht.24” (60cm) Spread 12” (30cm). Scilla mischtschenkoana Dainty, spring flowering bulb with pale blue flowers striped darker blue. Site in sun/part shade in well-drained soil. Hardy. Ht.2-4” (5-10cm). Scilla peruviana This mediterranean species produces a huge flowerhead of vivid violet-blue flowers above low-growing, fleshy leaves. Even before opening, the cone-shaped buds are stunning. Hardy bulb but do provide sun and excellent drainage. Ht. 10” (25cm). Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ Petite, early spring flowering bulb with rich blue flowers. Prefers well-drained soil in sun/part shade. Hardy. Ht.4-6” (10-15cm). Semiaquilegia ecalcarata Dainty plant resembling a small aquilegia except for its spurless flowers of dusky rose-mauve. Suitable for rock gardens or troughs. HP for sun. Ht.8” (20cm) Spread 2.5” (6cm). Sidalcea ‘Elsie Heugh’ Beautiful, pale pink, hollyhock-like flowers in summer. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. 3’ (1m) Spread 18” (45cm). Sidalcea ‘Party Girl’ Tall spires of deep pink, mallow-like flowers make this a graceful addition to the mid-late summer border. HP for sun & well-drained (but not dry) soil. Ht.3’ (1m) Spread 18” (45cm). Sidalcea candida Lovely, cool and elegant variety, bearing spires of shallow, cup-shaped white flowers in summer. HP for sun and well-drained soil. Ht.3’ (1m) Spread 18” (45cm). Silene fimbriata From a base of bright, fresh green foliage rise wiry stems carrying many creamy flowers with fringed edges. Rare, yet easy and deserving to be more widely grown. Flowers late spring/early summer in a sunny position. Ht. 24-30” (60-75cm). Sisyrinchium brachypus Star-like bright yellow flowers open amid the clumps of grassy leaves. Charming by water or in the alpine garden. Flowering June/July. Ht 6” (15cm) spread 6” (15cm). Hardy perennial for a sunny spot. Sisyrinchium striatum Evergreen perennial with tall, narrow, grey-green leaves & bearing spikes of creamy-yellow flowers in summer. Ht 11/2-2’(45-60cm) Spread 1’ (30cm). Smilacina oleracea Very rare Indian species – variable but always impressive. Large, upstanding stems often dark (purple/black). Flowers vary from pure white to dark purple. Spring/early summer flowering HP for shade & humus-rich soil. Ht.to 6’ (2m). Smilacina racemosa Arching woodland plant with feathery sprays of sweetly scented, creamy-white flowers, tinged green, from spring to mid-summer. HP for shade & moist, neutral-acid soil. Ht.2.5-3’ (75-90cm) Spread 1.5’ (45cm). Sollya heterophylla The Bluebell creeper - seldom offered evergreen twining climber bearing pretty, sky-blue flowers from spring to autumn. Not fully hardy - provide sheltered spot with frost protection. Ht. to 10’ (3m). Stachys macrantha superba Whorls of purple-violet flowers, loved by bees, smother the attractive, heart-shaped foliage throughout summer. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. to 18” (45cm) Spread to 24” (60cm). Stipa gigantea Golden oat grass. Wonderful as a stand-alone specimen or border exclamation mark, this evergreen grass produces elegant, open panicles of oaten spikelets in summer, lasting well into winter. HP for sun & most soils. Ht.8’ (2.5m) Spread 3’ (1m). Symphyandra zangezura Uncommon variety which should be more widely grown for its delightful lilac-blue bellflowers, which cover the soft foliage all summer. HP for dappled shade & fertile, well-drained soil. Ht. & spread 16” (40cm). | 
