Salvia nemorosa 'Crystal Blue' (Color Spires® Crystal Blue Perennial Salvia)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusSalvia
Speciesnemorosa
Cultivar'Crystal Blue'
Registered NameColor Spires®
Patent NumberUSPPAF, Can PBRAF
CategoryPerennials
OriginBred by Jerry VanderKolk, introduced by Walters Gardens, Inc. and Proven Winners® in 2014.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1 - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 20
Height55 cm
Spread60 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA perennial salvia with light sky blue flowers and a clump of aromatic grey-green foliage.
ShapeA clump forming habit.
LandscapeWonderful for borders, cut flower gardens or in mass plantings.
CultivationGrow in full sun in an average soil, remarkably deer resistant, drought tolerant and low maintenance.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are grey-green and aromatic.
Flower DescriptionLight sky blue flowers that are attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

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