Lepechinia salviae Chronicle Books Remove spent flower spikes to

Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period

green pods are filled with seeds that have downy parachute tufts like Dandelions which will float away in the breeze to land and find a new home to germinate

these pruners deliver outstanding sharpness

We also cut it back in early spring to keep it tidy

Lepechinia salviae Chronicle Books Remove spent flower spikes toAlso known as Pitcher Sage, this fabulous drought tolerant perennial is related to the salvia and has upward faced almost Penstemon like tubular flowers that are the most beautiful carmine papal purple. The stately flower spikes arise from a rosette of grey green foliage that has distinctive arrow shaped leaves that are very aromatic. Flowers are enjoyed by both bees and butterflies. Prune back old stems in autumn to the basal leaves. Flowering is