Salvia x 'Dwarf Blue Queen'

Sage

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Common Name:

Sage

Plant Type:

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:

35 cm

Maximum width:

25 cm

Sage (Salvia x 'Dwarf Blue Queen') - Description

A small tight formed version of Rose Queen, that tops out at around 1' high. Loads up impressively with masses of intense blue spikes of flowers. This works fantastically along the front of planting borders and for any place that needs a big hit of color. Salvia 'Dwarf Blue Queen' is fantastic in containers as well, due to its long lasting color.

Sage (Salvia x 'Dwarf Blue Queen') - Blooming

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

Sage (Salvia x 'Dwarf Blue Queen') - 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 x 'Dwarf Blue Queen') - 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 x 'Dwarf Blue Queen') - Pest

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

Sage (Salvia x 'Dwarf Blue Queen') - 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 x 'Dwarf Blue Queen') - 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.