Salvia nemorosa 'Salvatore Blue'
Meadow Sage
![Salvia nemorosa 'Salvatore Blue' Meadow Sage from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-3282.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
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- Deep blue colored tall spikes against black stems
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Drought Tolerant](image/chars/char-107.png)
Drought Tolerant
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
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