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    Salvia atrocyanea

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Salvia atrocyanea plant details

    Salvia atrocyanea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia atrocyanea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia atrocyanea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Who can ever have enough ROYAL-BLUE blooms in their garden? Especiallygorgeous fragrant clusters of them that are hummingbird, butterfly and bee magnets and bloom from Fall thru Spring!This unusual evergreen tuberous Salvia from Bolivia sports 2-3’ long, upright branches capped with densely packed 6-12” inflorescences covered in huge striking bright green calyxes from which emerge 1.5” stunning true-blue blooms. Growing to 5’ high and 3’ wide, it is also happy to be pruned to a smaller size. Deer resistant and a wonderful back of the border presence or container specimen. Requires rich, well-drained soil and average water.Prefers half-day Sun.Deadheading will be rewarded.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Salvia atrocyanea plant

    How to Grow Salvia atrocyanea

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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