Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill' garden sage from North Creek Nurseries

Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'

Common: garden sage

Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill' - 72 per flat

  • Height: 18"-30"
  • Spread: 12"-15"
  • Spacing: 12"
  • Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9

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Plant Details

A long-hoped-for color break in garden Salvia. Ernst Pagels selected it for bluer flowers and compact habit. Insect and disease resistant, long flowered and tough as its brethren to follow. Attracts birds, butterflies and bees.


Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Soil Moisture Needs

  • Dry
  • Average

Plug Type

  • Horticultural Plug

For Animals

  • Hummingbird-friendly
  • Deer Resistant
  • Pollinator-friendly

Attributes

  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower
  • Drought Tolerant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Summer

Propagation Type

  • Vegetative

Care & Maintenance

Prefers average, clay or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Shear after blooming to prompt fresh foliage and flowers.

Interesting Notes

Salvia comes from the Latin salvere, meaning to heal or save.

The leaves are aromatic when crushed.