Salvia macrophylla x S. sagitatta

Also Known As

Salvia macrophylla x sagitatta
Salvia sagittata x macrophylla
Blue Arrowleaf Sage
Hybrid Blue Arrowleaf Sage

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-48"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

10a-11

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Salvia macrophylla x S. sagitatta plant details

Salvia macrophylla x S. sagitatta is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia macrophylla x S. sagitatta

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia macrophylla x S. sagitatta

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The bluest of the blues! Blue Arrowleaf Sage produces large loose spikes of 1" vivid cobalt blue tubular flowers that are born nearly throughout the year on this hybrid Salvia. Blue Arrowleaf Sage has large velvety arrowhead shaped aromatic foliage that seems to retain it's tidiness throughout the growing season.This exciting Salvia hybrid has wonderful flower power and often begins flowering in winter in the greenhouse and will cycle in and out of bloom for most of the growing season. Although it lacks any cold hardiness it is certainly worthy as a container plant or treat it as an annual except in frost free areas. We suspect that this may be the same as the cultivar sold as 'Big Swing' but we cannot fully attest to that at this point.