Lyrical™ Blues Meadow Sage

Name: Lyrical™ Blues Meadow Sage
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 30223

Salvia x nemorosa 'Balyriclu' PP #22,919

Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh nem-or-OH-suh

SKU #30223

USDA Zone

4-9

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
Description	Hardy perennial sage, with sturdy mounding foliage. Upright spikes of dark burgundy buds open to deep, violet blue flowers over a long season. More compact than 'May Night', with richer flower color. Excellent heat tolerance. Reblooms readily to delight butterflies and hummingbirds. Nice in containers, or massed in a border.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Water regularly in extreme heat; less often, once established.
Blooms	Late Spring to Early Summer
Mature Size	Reaches 22 to 24 in. tall and wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Herbaceous
Special Features	Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Growth Rate	Moderate
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent Act	Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Edging
Flower Color	Violet-blue
Foliage Color	Gray-green
Companion Plants	Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)

CARE
Care	Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Tolerates mild drought when established; supplement in extreme heat. Feed monthly during growing season. Shear spent flowers to encourage continued bloom. Cut back at end of flowering.

HISTORY
Lore	The genus name Salvia comes from the Latin word salveo meaning to save or heal, in reference to the curative properties attributed to some plants in this genus. The hybrid name of sylvestris comes from Latin meaning of or pertaining to forest or wood.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9