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Salvia 'Big Swing'
Also Known As
- Salvia x 'Big Swing'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Salvia 'Big Swing' plant details
Salvia 'Big Swing' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Big Swing'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: big leaves, cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Big Swing'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Salvia 'Big Swing'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 16"-20"
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
8a-11
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional
Scientific Name: Salvia 'Dyspurp'
aka Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips', Amethyst Lips Salvia
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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