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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Light blue
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2004 Fleuroselect Approved Novelty Winner

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Common names
  • Salvia
Also sold as:
  • Patio Light Blue

'Patio Sky Blue' was a featured
Plant of the Day for March 24, 2016.
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Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2015-06-22
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2015-06-14
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2015-05-04
Zone 9b
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2015-06-14
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