Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill (Blauhugel)'

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.

Height

18-30 Inches

Spread

12-15 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Interesting Notes

The word 'salvia' comes from the Latin salvare, meaning to heal or save. Sage's long history of medicinal uses has seen it used for curing everything from colds to snakebite. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/profiles/salvia/pf_salvia.shtml)

Growing and Maintenance Tips

S. nemorosa can be found ranging from Northern to Southern Europe to Central Asia. Prefers average , clay or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought and
humidity tolerant. Propagate by seed or cuttings in early summer. Cut back in
the fall. May be used as a border, cut or native gardens.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Rock Garden
•	Container
•	Dry Sun
•	Mass Planting
•	Border
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Fragrant

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Sun

Growth Rate

•	Medium
•	Fast

Nature Attraction

•	Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Late Spring / Early Summer
•	Summer

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Good Drainage
•	Average