Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hills'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
- Clump forming plants with narrow leaves
- Flowers are truest blue of hardy salvias
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in average to fertile soil. Drought tolerant, however; will bloom better with regular watering. Deadhead to promote longer bloom time. When cut back in summer, plant will often produce smaller flowers again in the fall.
Height: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil