Salvia aurea | Kirstenbosch Kim Flottum Also known as Morning Iris

Also known as Morning Iris

You can cut the flower stems down in autumn or they can also be left on the plant to provide winter interest and birds will feed on the dried flower heads

Just as at home in the border as it is in the potager garden but given its height

An excellent long-lasting cut flower whilst also being attractive to both bees and butterflies

Also known as "Bugle Weed"

Salvia aurea | Kirstenbosch Kim Flottum Also known as Morning IrisSalvia aurea 'Kirstenbosch' is a tough salvia hailing from South Africa that has aromatic greyish green foliage and attractive coppery rusty bronze flowers from late spring, early summer and forms a dense shrub. The calyces turn from green to rusty brown after the corollas which are what attracts the insects that pollinate the flowers. The flowers are excellent for drying and for use in potpourri as they retain their fragrance. The nectar rich flowers