This hybrid of S. nemorosa and S. sylvestris is a drought-tolerant perennial that lends vivid purple-blue hues to the garden from summer to early fall on 1.5- to 3-foot-tall spikes. Deadheading prolongs bloom. The spikes rise from a clump of silvery green leaves that grows to about 2 feet tall and wide.

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Noteworthy CharacteristicsSalvias are some of the showiest plants for containers and mixed borders. Butterflies love them.

CareProvide moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. 

PropagationSow seed, or divide plants, in spring. Take cuttings spring through fall.

ProblemsPowdery mildew, rust, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites.

• Genus : Salvia
• Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
• Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
• Zones : 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Tolerance : Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
• Moisture : Dry to Medium
• Bloom Time : Fall, Summer
• Characteristics : Fragrant Foliage
• Light : Full Sun
• Uses : Ground Covers
• Maintenance : Low
• Growth Rate : Moderate
• Plant Type : Perennials
• Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest