One of the best substitutes for lavender in a flowerbed is mealy sage.

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Lavender has become so popular that sometimes there is a desire to replace it with something. Someone will say that it is irreplaceable. And they will also be right. And for variety and the opportunity to look at other beautiful plants, you can try another beautiful plant. It is called sage powdery.

Sage powdery in a flower bed

Features and benefits of the plant

Sage powdery is a perennial plant. Vertical purple flowers in the form of candles attract attention no less than lavender. They are bright, they are clearly visible against the background of green leaves. Powdery sage grows up to 60-90 cm.

It can be planted in spring or even before winter. For this, seeds are sown. If you use seedlings, then you need to start sowing it from mid-February to mid-March. And you need to plant it in open ground from May.

In order for sage to grow and bloom well, it needs to be fed twice. The first time, when the seedlings are growing. At this stage, mineral fertilizers are used. And the next time, when budding begins. The flowering will be bright and abundant.

Sage has an advantage over many other plants. First of all, it is not afraid of the wind. And it can also grow until frost, which also does not spoil it in any way.

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