Perennial Salvia (Salvia nemorosa )-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Perennial Salvia
Salvia nemorosa

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Features
Neat mounded plants with a continual show of spike flowers 
 
Culture
Well-drained moist soil in a sun location 
 
Cultivars

'Blue Hill' 18-24 inches tall, blue flowers

'Caradonna' 2-3 feet tall, purple flowers

'East Friesland' 18-24 inches tall, purple flowers

'Marcus' 8 inches tall, compact, blue flowers

'Snow Hill' 18-24 inches tall, white flowers

'Plumosa' 18-24 inches tall, purple flowers very thick and plume-like

 
 
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
 
Size
Medium
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Blue
Lavender
Purple
White
 
 
Bloom Season
June - August
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage

Insect Relative Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Botrytis, alternaria, rust, white fly, aphids, mites, slugs
 
Additional Notes
Well drained soil give the best performance. Drought tolerant once established. Reported to be deer and rabbit resistant. Fragrant.

 

 
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