Salvia nemorosa 'Salvatore Blue'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Deep blue colored tall spikes against black stems
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
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: 10-12 in
Spacing: 12-16 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:
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Container
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Black
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained