Salvia x sylvestris Blue Queen

Scientific Name: Salvia nemorosa 'Blaukoenigin'

Also Known As

Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Queen'
Salvia numerosa 'Blaukonigin'
Salvia superba 'Blue Queen'
Salvia x superba 'Blue Queen'
Salvia x superba 'Dwarf Blue Queen'
Salvia x sylvestris 'Blaukönigin'
Blue Queen Perennial Salvia
Blue Queen Sage
Ornamental Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Salvia x sylvestris Blue Queen plant details

Salvia x sylvestris Blue Queen is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia x sylvestris Blue Queen

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia x sylvestris Blue Queen

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spikes of fragrant , royal-blue flowers bloom on this upright, bushy plant with wooly, gray-green foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Great in borders or natural plantings. Salvia grows best in average, well-drained soil.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

The nemorosa are staples of the perennial border, blooming for many months, Blue Queen is compact and free blooming with bluish violet flowers, all of the plants we list as nemorosa may actually be the x superba hybrid. ZONE 4