Salvia, Balkan Clary, Ornamental Sage, Perennial Meadow Salvia, Violet Sage 'Blue Queen'

Salviax sylvestris

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
x sylvestris (sil-VESS-tris)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Blue-Violet
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Concow, California

Fairfield, California

Oroville, California

Thermalito, California

Deltona, Florida

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Toluca, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Westfield, Indiana

Hebron, Kentucky

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Delaware, Ohio

Greeley, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Mclean, Texas

MOXEE, Washington

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Minneapolis, MN | April 2010 | positive

Not certain this is the exact variety I have, but looks like it.

This plant is wonderful — cut it back, and it'll flower again.

R
Toluca, IL | May 2006 | positive

My salvia are planted in part sun and grow nicely. It's a compact plant. I deadhead and the plant blooms through fall.

G
(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

'Blue Queen' grows fast from seed, and is very attractive. My infromation says it can be planted in partial sun as well. Blooms May-Jun...Read More

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Westfield, IN (Zone 5a) | February 2005 | neutral

Just planted last fall from 1-quart pot. Will update over the spring and summer.

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