Blue Hill Sage
Salvia x sylvestris 'Blue Hill'
$17.00 – $18.00
Blue Hill Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of powder blue flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Blue Hill Sage is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
Blue Hill Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of powder blue flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer | which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
Blue Hill Sage will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers | with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial | this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter | and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations | and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by cuttings; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 12"(18"withtheflowers)Hx18"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are powder blue
Flowers from late spring to early summer
Attracts butterflies; hummingbirds
Zone 3b
Likes average to moist soil