Sensation Deep Blue Sage

Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Deep Blue'


Sensation Series

A very floriferous variety with stunning spikes of long lasting blue flowers in summer; deadheading encourages re-blooming; somewhat drought tolerant; excellent for the sunny border or containers

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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

Sensation Deep Blue 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

Sensation Deep Blue Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of blue flowers rising above the foliage from early summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant oval leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, 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!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, Sensation Deep Blue Sage will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity extending to 14 inches tall with the flowers, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant

as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level dry to moist

Mature Size 8"(14"withtheflowers)Hx12"W

Cutflower Favorite

Flowers are blue

Flowers from early summer to early fall

Attracts butterflies; hummingbirds

Zone 3b

Likes average to moist soil