Salvia nemorosa 'Crystal Blue' (Color Spires® Crystal Blue Perennial Salvia)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Species | nemorosa |
Cultivar | 'Crystal Blue' |
Registered Name | Color Spires® |
Patent Number | USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Bred by Jerry VanderKolk, introduced by Walters Gardens, Inc. and Proven Winners® in 2014. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 - 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - 20 |
Height | 55 cm |
Spread | 60 cm |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A perennial salvia with light sky blue flowers and a clump of aromatic grey-green foliage. |
Shape | A clump forming habit. |
Landscape | Wonderful for borders, cut flower gardens or in mass plantings. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun in an average soil, remarkably deer resistant, drought tolerant and low maintenance. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are grey-green and aromatic. |
Flower Description | Light sky blue flowers that are attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. |