Salvia microphylla ‘Cerro Potosi’

A compact, bushy perennial sage producing an abundance of vivid magenta-pink, tubular flowers above aromatic, glossy green foliage. Flowering repeatedly through summer and into autumn, it brings rich colour and a lively vertical accent to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and containers.

Plant Details:
• Common name: Little-leaf Sage
• Position: Full sun
• Height & spread: Approx. 60–80cm x 50–60cm
• Flowering: June – October
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; drought tolerant once established
• Hardiness: Hardy in Ireland in a sheltered, well-drained position
• Pollinator friendly: ✔ Yes
• Something to note: Named after Cerro Potosí in Mexico, this distinctive sage is prized for its intense magenta flowers and exceptionally long flowering period. A superb choice for warm, sunny planting schemes, where its nectar-rich blooms are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies.