Botanical Name: Salvia superba 'Blue Queen'
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Common Name: Blue Queen Salvia  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This compact salvia produces spires of deep blue tubular flowers in early summer. Foliage is deep green and heavily textured. Great color for the perennial border or parkstrip. Grows about 12 inches tall and a little wider.
Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Grows in most any soil type as long as it is well drained. Deadheading will prolong the bloom period; cutting the plant back hard will frequently result in a later summer bloom. Drought tolerant.