Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 feet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Dark blue |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Blooms constantly, but for best results, deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2016 UGA Plant of Distinction |
Parentage: | Salvia farinacea x unknown wild salvia species |
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