Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’
Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’
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Salvia farinacea x longispicata ‘Indigo Spires’
Salvia farinacea x longispicata ‘Indigo Spires’
Indigo Spires Sage; ‘Indigo Spires’ Salvia
Cultivar
2
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4 feet
2
–
6 feet
Full Sun
Low
Deer Resistant
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Sun or partial sun. A sprawling perennial salvia, freezing to the ground in winter. Spikes of deep purple blooms thrive during the hottest months, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Indigo spires is large (did we mention it grows big?). To keep it tidy, trim back by a third in warm weather; deadheading the flower stalks encourages fresh blooms.
This sage is believed to have originated as a garden hybrid between mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea) and Salvia longispicata.
Maintenance
Dead-head to keep it in perpetual bloom during summer. Foliage can be freely cut back by a third. Cut it back in winter after freeze damage.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
2-4' H, 2-6' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Blue, Purple
Bloom Time:
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
This plant goes well with
Muhlenbergia dumosa
Phlomis fruticosa
Salvia farinacea
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