Salvia pratensis 'Indigo'

Also Known As

Salvia haematodes 'Indigo Variations'
Salvia pratensis ssp. haematodes 'Indigo Variations'
SAGE

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

Salvia pratensis 'Indigo' plant details

Salvia pratensis 'Indigo' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia pratensis 'Indigo'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia pratensis 'Indigo'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From a rosette of crinkled foliage, showy dense whorls of bright-indigo flowers contrast well with the reddish-brown of their 2-3' stems; effective in natural-garden or border where it can seed-in (short-lived). S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Salvia pratensis 'Indigo' plant

How to Grow Salvia pratensis 'Indigo'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous