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Sallyfun™ Deep Ocean Salvia
Salvia farinacea 'Deep Ocean'
Pronunciation: SAL-via far-ih-NAH-kee-uh
SKU #43595
Abundant spikes of stunning violet-blue flowers rise above the aromatic foliage all summer long. A fantastic container feature for porch or patio that works just as beautifully in annual mixed borders. Wonderful for cutting. Tender perennial; treat as an annual where not hardy.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 24 in. tall, 12 to 22 in. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Late spring into fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
| Design Ideas | For cooler regions, a great addition the "xeriscape" garden in where low-water-use is important. Plant singly or in groups for a strong effect. |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Switch Grass (Panicum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Sedum (Sedum); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide 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. |
| History | Salvia farinacea (a.k.a. Mealycup Sage) is a North American native species, found in regions of Texas, Oklahoma, and northern Mexico and is well-adapted to nutrient poor and clay soils and periodic drought. The Sallyfun™ series of Salvia from Danizger includes (but may not be limited to) the following varieties: Blue Emotion, Bicolor Blue (compact), Deep Ocean, Sky Blue, and Snow White. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring into fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | For cooler regions, a great addition the "xeriscape" garden in where low-water-use is important. Plant singly or in groups for a strong effect. |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Switch Grass (Panicum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Sedum (Sedum); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide 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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History
| History | Salvia farinacea (a.k.a. Mealycup Sage) is a North American native species, found in regions of Texas, Oklahoma, and northern Mexico and is well-adapted to nutrient poor and clay soils and periodic drought. The Sallyfun™ series of Salvia from Danizger includes (but may not be limited to) the following varieties: Blue Emotion, Bicolor Blue (compact), Deep Ocean, Sky Blue, and Snow White. |
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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.
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.