Photo of Salvia coerulea 'Kobalt' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Salvia coerulea 'Kobalt'

Also Known As

  • Salvia guaranitica 'Kobalt'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Salvia coerulea 'Kobalt' plant details

Salvia coerulea 'Kobalt' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia coerulea 'Kobalt'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia coerulea 'Kobalt'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Use this Salvia to contrast with all the yellow daisy like flowers of late summer. Large cobalt blue flowers on 3-4' plants, highly favored by hummingbirds. Blooms mid-summer through fall and can take a bit of shade. Hardy in protected well drained spots in zone 6.

Gardening facts about Salvia coerulea 'Kobalt' plant

How to Grow Salvia coerulea 'Kobalt'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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