Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Cloud'

Sage

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Common Name:

Sage

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Blue

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Sage (Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Cloud') - Description

Delicate rich blue flowers dance magically along airy spikes a foot or more above the clumps of deep green foliage of this very cold-hardy. Plants will often rebloom if deadheaded. This will reach about 3 high and its blooms will continue from June to September. Quite cold hardy, but wont perform in warmer zones above Zone 8.

Sage (Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Cloud') - Blooming

Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.

Sage (Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Cloud') - Growth

Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.

Sage (Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Cloud') - Planting

Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.

Sage (Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Cloud') - Pest

Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.

Sage (Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Cloud') - Interesting facts

Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".

Sage (Salvia transsylvanica 'Blue Cloud') - Soil and irrigation

Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.