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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:53 PM
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    The tall, spiky flowers of 'Blue Hill' are the closest to true blue of any hardy salvia available. This selection is very long-flowering with a wonderful compact habit. Its foliage is aromatic when crushed.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller.

    Flower Color

    True blue

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    15-18 in.

    Good Companions

    Geranium-Hardy (Geranium ), Phlox-Tall Garden (Phlox paniculata), Sage (Artemisia ), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Yarrow (Achillea )

    Plant Height

    16-20 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Low soil needs, Average soil needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Dried Flower, Container, Fragrant flowers or foliage, Cut flower or foliage, Border, Mass Plant

    Bloom Time

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    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant , Rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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