Sensation Sky Blue Meadow Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue' PPAF
SKU
40027
Three seasons of color! The sensational flower spikes open progressively from bottom to top, creating a two-tone effect. Shorter spikes emerge continuously as older spikes mature. Hardy, heat and humidity tolerant, with fragrant, dark green, deer and rabbit resistant foliage. Great for containers or borders. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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Botanical Pronunciation | SAL-vee-uh nem-or-OH-suh |
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Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 12 in. tall, 16 in. wide. |
Bloom Time | Summer through Fall |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Violet-blue |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
Growth Habit | Mounding, Upright |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Accent |
Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Compact Form |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Key Feature | Vibrant Carefree Color |
Grows easily in enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Clip spent flower heads to encourage prolific continued bloom.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 10

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