Sage Seeds - Big Blue

Sage Seeds - Big Blue

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  • Fast-growing, low-maintenance cultivar doesn’t require deadheading
  • Prefers full sun but is adaptable to partial shade
  • Tolerant of hot and dry conditions
  • Derived from native North American salvia varieties
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual/Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Blue
Growth Habit Branching, Upright
Plant Height 24 to 36 inches
Bloom Season Summer through Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Fragrant
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Fragrant Garden, Landscaping
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Sage Seeds - Big Blue

Salvia longispicata x farinacea

Seed Type Hybrid Seed

Long tied to wisdom and longevity and revered for its health benefits, Big Blue Salvia is a worthwhile addition to your garden, whether you intend to use it medicinally, harvest for cut flowers, or cultivate it as an ornamental. Tall, majestic spires laden with indigo blooms tower above lush green foliage, adding vertical interest to fencelines, garden borders, and containers. Big Blue’s nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, adding lively movement to your garden and supporting animal biodiversity.

Planting Information

Planting Sage Seeds - Big Blue

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/16 inch
Plant Spacing 16 to 18 inches
Plant Height 24 to 36 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10
View our Sage Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 10 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

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