Cut flower
Salvia horminum (Clary Sage)
Salvia viridis
Painterly bracts in pink, blue and white — the bee's knees, literally.
Full sun
Low
Well-drained
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Annual
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
Flower
Salvia 'Amistad'
Shared drought tolerance and pollinator magnetism create a cohesive planting that extends bloom season with complementary purple tones.
Flower
Agastache (Anise Hyssop)
Shared preference for full sun and drought tolerance reduces competition while attracting different pollinator species simultaneously.
Flower
Verbena bonariensis
Tall verbena provides airy vertical structure while clary sage's nectar attracts pollinators to support both plants.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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