Family: Lamiaceae
(lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh) Cultivar: Mystic Spires Blue
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Height 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) Sun Exposure Full SunDanger N/ABloom Color Blue-VioletBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter Foliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Shiny/Glossy |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Category PerennialsSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information PatentedFoliage Color Blue-GreenBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Where to Grow Unknown |