Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Spires' (Transylvanian Sage)
25 seeds $3.50
Salvia 'Blue Spires' blooms in early to midsummer with deep blue flowers on tall stems. It's one of the showiest salvias in the garden. It goes with everything, and the vivid flowers attract hummingbirds . What more can you ask for?
Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Spires' blooms the first year from seed. Cut down the spent stems to encourage repeat blooming. It is fairly drought tolerant . Shown here with California poppies .
Also known as Romanian Sage and Salvia transylvanica 'Blue Cloud'. Deer resistant. Hardy perennial in zones 4-9.
height 30" spacing 18"
Sowing Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Spires' Seeds
Start salvia seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors after the last frost. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.