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Salvia
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Compact yet vigorous grower with short spikes of deep blue flowers. Very free-flowering and an excellent rebloomer. This easy-to-grow salvia blooms throughout summer and will bloom longer if periodically deadheaded. Excellent in borders or containers.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Salvia
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Botanical name
Salvia nemorosa
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Variety
Sensation Dark Blue
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Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
10-12" (25-31 cm)
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Emma S.'s collection