Salvia viridis [blue]

Also Known As

Salvia horminium 'Blue'
Salvia viridis 'Blue'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'
W: 1'

planting zones

1-11

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Salvia viridis [blue] plant details

Salvia viridis [blue] is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia viridis [blue]

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, floriferous, fragrant foliage, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia viridis [blue]

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Age-old favorite flower of cottage gardens, purple-topped Clary has papery purple bracts that last for a long time in the garden. Looks lovely combined with Shirley poppies. Grow in regular to rich, well-drained soil.

By: Select Seeds

The author of 'Annuals for Connoisseurs' calls Salvia horminium one of the most garden-worthy plants of the sage family. This annual Salvia is vigorous, quick growing, nicely branching, and tops out at about 2' tall & 1' wide. Vivid 1" dark blue bracts grouped in threes are clearly veined and these "flowers" last all summer. They make great cut flowers fresh and especially dried as they hold their vivid color. Reseeds!