Salvia, Ornamental Sage
Salvia 'Mystic Spires Blue'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Cultivar: Mystic Spires Blue

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 Sun

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage

Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Category

Perennials

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Patented

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown