Salvia Species, Gentian Sage, Spreading Sage
Salviapatens
Synonym
Salvia
decipiens
Salvia
macrantha
Salvia
spectabilis
Surprisingly in the 4th year with it here on the Olympic Peninsula with lows down to 15⁰ .
This gorgeous blue salvia is in it's third year in my garden. We have had two mild winters in a row now, so can't be sure if it will cont...Read More
The color is naturally the most well-known advantage of this late-summer bloomer (such a wonderful, clear blue!) But I find that I'm enjo...Read More
I grew 4 plants from seed (50% germ. rate) and planted them in our red, white, & blue garden. Because tall red cannas stood behind them, ...Read More
I grow this as an annual in Seattle, in full sun, good soil, moderate water. It spreads and blooms more and more profusely from July into...Read More
Uncharacteristically for salvias, this beautiful plant forms a tuber that can be dug and stored over the winter in colder climates like m...Read More
This salvia isn't evergreen in my zone 8b garden.
It dies down to the ground after our first really good frost. But it has reliabl...Read More
Beautiful true blue flowers, grows big and produces lots of flowers and seeds in the late Summer. Tolerates cold nights quite well.
Grows well in full sun in thick clay, but won't overwinter in the UK there. You'll need to stop snails devouring the small plants - I fin...Read More
Fast grower, absolutely BLUE flowers, that standout anywhere in the garden.
Only 1 month old from 1-gallon can but already has grown a third larger. Incredible clear blue flowers really stand out, adds lovely vert...Read More