Salvia 'Big Swing'

Also Known As

Salvia x 'Big Swing'

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

8a-11

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

THE WINNER of the most intense blue flower contest goes to this terrific Salvia hybrid reared by everyone's favorite Salvia-ologist, Betsy Clebsch! Lots of attractive, strong, branching spikes rise to 2' above the handsome 2' x 2' foliage mound, flaunting those electric sirens of sapphire from summer to fall. Densely clumped, big, velvety, bright emerald, almost tropical leaves add foliar and textural interest anywhere it’s planted. Do provide rich, well drained soil and cut back in winter. Butterflies and hummers. Deer resistant!

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Gardening facts about Salvia 'Big Swing' plant

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