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Big Blue Salvia

Salvia longispicata x farinacea 'PAS1246577'

Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh lon-geh-SPEH-cah-tah far-ih-NAH-kee-uh
SKU #45660
8-10

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This robust heat and drought tolerant perennial features tall spires of deep purple flowers from mid-summer to first frost without deadheading! Perfect for the back of a perennial border, where it will attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators. Best in full sun but will tolerate partial sun or dappled shade.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Reaches 24 to 36 in. tall, 18 to 20 in. wide.

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Bloom TimeSummer to first frost.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Growth RateModerate
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil. After a flowering flush, clip lightly and apply a slow-release fertilizer to promote continued prolific bloom. Tolerates mild drought in a landscape; water potted plants regularly, when top 2 to 3 in. of soil is dry. Where hardy, cut back by one-third and fertilize in early spring.
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Bloom TimeSummer to first frost.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Growth RateModerate
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil. After a flowering flush, clip lightly and apply a slow-release fertilizer to promote continued prolific bloom. Tolerates mild drought in a landscape; water potted plants regularly, when top 2 to 3 in. of soil is dry. Where hardy, cut back by one-third and fertilize in early spring.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.