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Salvia
Striking flower spikes attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Excellent cut flowers, fresh or dried. Complements many perennials, including yarrow, coreopsis, rudbeckia and grasses. When flowers fade, cut back to promote rebloom.
Companion Plants
Coneflower
Gaura
Yarrow
Plant Details
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Common name
Salvia
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Botanical name
Salvia
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Variety
Indigo Spires
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Zone
USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
3-5' (1-1.5 m)
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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 Color
Blue
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Pinch back for fuller appearance
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Jacklyn D.'s collection