Salvia nemorosa Sensation Deep Blue

Long-blooming spikes of dark blue flowers dress up a container or a perennial border

Name: Salvia nemorosa Sensation Deep Blue

Description: This perennial salvia, although dwarf, is a well-branched, strong grower and it makes a nice pot quickly. It’s a profuse bloomer and forms a compact, tidy habit. It flowers from May to August and grows to 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide.

Hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 4.

In the landscape: Use in perennial borders, rockeries and containers. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Remove spent flower spikes to keep plant tidy. It’s deer and rabbit resistant.

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