Ornamental sages have long been a stalwart of cottage garden borders and salvia 39amistad39 is an exceptionally beautiful new variety its exquisite rich purple flowers are held on tall near45black stems above a lush mound of green foliage with regular deadheading this magnificent hardy perennial can bloom almost continuously from may right through to october its perfect for exotic planting schemes and wildlife gardens attracting a host of bees and butterflies throughout the sea