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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill' you will need.
Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions. We encourage you to call us at 877-ECO-PLUG for project specific recommendations and further assistance.
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'
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- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 18-30 Inches
- Spread: 12-15 Inches
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Bloom Color: Blue
A long-hoped-for color break in garden Salvia. Ernst Pagels selected it for bluer flowers and compact habit. Insect and disease resistant, long flowered and tough as its brethren to follow. Attracts birds, butterflies and bees.
Click here to download technical information for growers:
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Propagation Type
| • | Vegetative |
Additional Information about Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'
Salvia comes from the Latin salvere, meaning to heal or save.
'Blue Hill' Meadow Sage features stunning lilac-blue flowers and delightfully fragrant foliage. This compact variety is perfect for borders and containers, offering excellent resistance to deer and rabbits while thriving in hot, dry conditions. The leaves are aromatic when crushed.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'
Prefers average, clay or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Shear after blooming to prompt fresh foliage and flowers.
