Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'
Sage-MeadowNotably closer to true blue than most salvias, this selection bears blue flower spikes early in the season and reblooms quickly and reliably if cut back. Pollinators are drawn to the flowers like a magnet. Recommend this plant to anyone looking for low maintenance, colorful, hardy perennials that the deer won't eat.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 18-24"
- Spread: 15-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: Yes
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 18-24"
- Spread: 15-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: Yes
Grower Information
Salvia is an excellent crop for late spring to early summer sales. Plant the plugs in spring and grow them under poly to protect against excessive spring rains. The crop will grow best in moist, well-drained soil and does not tolerate overly moist or wet conditions which promote crown and root rots. Once established, finish with average to dry moisture levels. Removing spent flowers will encourage a longer season of bloom.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average, Low
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes