Salvia 'Indigo Spires'

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Indigo Spires Sage

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Description

This very reliable and hardy perennial quickly reaches 6'-7' tall and 2'-3' wide. It starts to topple over from its weight so trim height to 3'-4' tall. Leaves are 3" long and oval, grayish green on top and white and woolly below. Frost kills leaves close to top but plant comes back in spring. This sage tolerates full to part sun and regular watering. It likes heat and humidity. During summer and fall, violet blue flower spikes attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Has sprawling habit.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.