Salvia 'Indigo Spires'
Indigo Spires Sage
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:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.