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Salvia patens 'Cabrillo Giant'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Salvia patens 'Cabrillo Giant' plant details

Salvia patens 'Cabrillo Giant' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia patens 'Cabrillo Giant'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, long-blooming, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia patens 'Cabrillo Giant'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Everyone swoons for the ultra royal blue flowers of Salvia patens and now, who can possibly resist this more garden appropriate sized variety with – bonus! – extra big 2.5" blooms? I know I can't! Boasting strong upright branching stems, it quickly reaches 4' tall and 3' across to put out a strong show of that glorious color Summer to Fall. Combines harmoniously with Salvia 'Dyson's Orangey-Pink' and Salvia 'Stormy Pink' and oh, how the hummingbirds will smile! Big thanks to Ernie Wasson, former garden manager at Santa Cruz's Cabrillo College. Prefers well drained soil with an annual side-dress of compost. Cut back to a few inches in Winter.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Salvia patens 'Cabrillo Giant' plant

How to Grow Salvia patens 'Cabrillo Giant'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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