Salvia bulleyana (Bulley's Sage / Purple & Yellow Yunnan Sage)

Salvia bulleyana – The Elegant Bulley's Sage

Salvia bulleyana, known as Bulley's sage or purple and yellow Yunnan sage, is a graceful species from the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of China. It forms a rosette of handsome, textured leaves, from which arise slender, airy spikes of two-lipped flowers in a beautiful combination of purple and yellow. It thrives in cool, moist, shaded conditions, making it a superb choice for woodland gardens alongside ferns and hostas.

Taxonomy & Classification

Growing Tips

Partial to full shade, consistently moist, humus-rich soil. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9.