Mystic Spires Blue Salvia
Salvia 'Balsalmispim' PP #29,604
SKU
07330
A naturally compact and well-branched salvia with dark green leaves covered by masses of true blue flowers. A sturdy, vibrant, heat-loving plant that is excellent for use in a container or as a bedding plant. An herbaceous perennial in mild winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Alden Lane Nursery
981 Alden Lane Livermore CA 94550
- Lowe's
4255 First Street Livermore CA 94551-4967
- Western Garden Nursery
2756 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton CA 94566
- Lowe's
3750 Dublin Boulevard Dublin CA 94568
| Botanical Pronunciation | SAL-vee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Heat Loving, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms to encourage rebloom. Hard prune and apply fertilizer before new growth begins in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Grow As Annual in All Zones
Grow As Perennial in Zones: 7-10