Better_HomesandGardensAustralia-February_2017

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The name Salvia
comes from the
Latin word salvere,
which means
‘to feel well and
healthy’. The plant
is known in many
cultures for its
healing properties.

know!


for you to



  1. For a striking modern
    garden, plant broad
    swathes of purple
    salvia, such as this
    S. nemorosa ‘Caradonna’.

  2. Turn up the
    colour dial – Salvia
    ‘Hot Lips’ puts on
    a stunning two-
    tone display of
    red and white for
    much of the year.


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