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Salvia azurea 'Little Boy Blue'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Salvia azurea 'Little Boy Blue' plant details

Salvia azurea 'Little Boy Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial 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 even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia azurea 'Little Boy Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia azurea 'Little Boy Blue'

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

Gardening facts about Salvia azurea 'Little Boy Blue' plant

How to Grow Salvia azurea 'Little Boy Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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