Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'

(Blauhugel) Blue Hill Sage

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 have been traced back to 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

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

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Sun

Growth Rate

•	Fast
•	Medium

Nature Attraction

•	Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Late Spring / Early Summer
•	Summer

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Good Drainage
•	Average

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