Salvia nemorosa Deep Blue

Sensation Series

Meadow Sage

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Type: Perennials
Height: Short 12" (Plant 12" apart)
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 4-8   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Sandy
Flower / Accent: Purple / Purple
Patent: Pending
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep

Well-branched and prolific blooming, these strong growers are valued for their tidy habit with lush spikes of deep purple blue. Long blooming, heat and humidity tolerant. Truly a garden sensation.

From the Salvia Sensation Series. Excellent in the front of the border or in a container. Combine with yellow tones of Rudbeckia to provide pleasing contrasts.

Features to Note:

  • Good for Dried Flowers
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • OK in Containers
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant
  • Blooms for 4 Weeks or More
  • Attracts Birds
  • Beneficial for Pollinators

Salvia General Information:

Salvia are excellent, easy-to-grow plants for a summer show of intense color. Salvia perform best in full sun. A real heat lover; they respond well to shearing after blooming to prompt fresh foliage and blooms.

Salvia Plant Care:

Prefers moist but well-drained soil. Can be divided every 3 -5 years in early spring. After blooming, cut down to basal growth, as new growth will be more appealing. May flop if given too rich soil or excessive shade. Blooms more profusely with regular watering.

$11.95 ea.
(3+) $11.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: SADB