Lancelot Salvia

Salvia Lancelot is an upright selection sold under the trade name Lancelot, grown for silvery, felted foliage and tall lavender flower spikes. The flowers appear with rosy-lavender bracts and a pleasant sage fragrance, giving this upright perennial a strong presence in a sunny border. ## Flowers and foliage PanAmerican Seed describes lavender flowers in July, silvery-white felted leaves, and rosy-lavender bracts ([PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/054900242023507/salvia-lancelot/)). The grower identifies the plant as Salvia canariensis and sells it under the trade name Lancelot. ## Placement Use it as a border accent where its upright stems and pale foliage can be seen. The grower profile lists partial sun to sun, summer flowering, and hardiness zones 7b–11. Allow room for its mature form, which varies with climate and care. ## Water and wildlife The grower describes Lancelot as water-wise and reports visits from hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Water new plants while they establish, then avoid keeping the soil continuously wet. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stems when a tidier appearance is wanted, and prune lightly to shape after flowering. Avoid cutting deeply into old woody growth; allow good air movement around the foliage.