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.

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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