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Week 21 – May 20, 2024

Plant Information

Salvia superba Blue Queen

  • Salvia superba Blue Queen - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Salvia nemorosa

Common Name: Salvia

Hardiness Zone: 3a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Spreading, Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 15 - 18" (38 - 46cm)

Height: 12 - 24" (30 - 61cm)

Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Vibrant flower spikes attract butterflies to the garden and make outstanding cut flowers, fresh or dried. Complements many perennials, including yarrow, coreopsis, rudbeckia and grasses. Extend flowering and promote rebloom by removing faded flowers often

Grower Information:

Well-branched, bushy plants produce slender, rich deep blue spikes. Reliable performer with good heat and drought tolerance. Good for gardens, landscapes and as a cut flower.