Salvia Violet-Blue - Item #459

Seed Depth: 1/4" (6mm)

Spacing: 1" (3cm)

Sprouts In: 7-10 days

Thinning: 24" (61cm)

Select a location with part shade to full sun. Salvia is not particular about soil as long as it is well-drained. Plant in spring after danger of frost. For transplants, start indoors about six weeks before last frost date. Keep area weeded and watered until plants become established, after which they are quite drought tolerant.

Keep individual flower spikes cut or shear back entire plant to encourage additional flowers.

Botanical Name: Salvia nemorosa

Height: 24" (61cm)

Bloom Period: summer

Type: hardy perennial