Salvia patens 'Dot's Delight'

Also Known As

Dot's Delight Gentian Sage

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9b-11

Salvia patens 'Dot's Delight' plant details

Salvia patens 'Dot's Delight' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia patens 'Dot's Delight'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, fragrant foliage, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia patens 'Dot's Delight'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I’m sure Dot was thrilled to discover this sky blue and white gentian sage growing in her garden. The first bicolor of this tuber forming species, it was introduced at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2007. Grow in fertile, sharply drained soils supplied with regular moisture, and dig and store the tubers like dahlias in the fall, for next year they will produce robust plants with more flowers.

By: Select Seeds

Gardening facts about Salvia patens 'Dot's Delight' plant

How to Grow Salvia patens 'Dot's Delight'

Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Water Needs
- regular
Sun Exposure
- sun

Features

Foliage Season
- deciduous
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Flower Color
- blue
Foliage Color
- green