Salvia x sylvestris Blue Hill

Scientific Name: Salvia x sylvestris 'Blauhgel'

Also Known As

Salvia nemorosa 'Blauhügel'
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'
Blue Hill Balkan Clary
Blue Hill Steppe Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Salvia x sylvestris Blue Hill plant details

Salvia x sylvestris Blue Hill is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia x sylvestris Blue Hill

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia x sylvestris Blue Hill

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The truest, bluest, mountain-sky-blue of the hardy Salvias, this 2' German introduction is reliable and long-lived, as well. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A bushy perennial with a habit full of true-blue flowers and sage green foliage. Excellent accent color for the garden, and is attractive to pollinator species. Thrives in full sun and has low water needs.

By: Noname Nursery

Perennial with lush green foliage and bluish purple spikes of blooms in the summer. Blooms can be cut back to encourage re-blooms into the fall. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

Garden photo gallery of Salvia x sylvestris Blue Hill

Photo of Salvia x sylvestris Blue Hill flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Salvia x sylvestris Blue Hill plant

How to Grow Salvia x sylvestris Blue Hill

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous