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Salvia Roots - Russian Sage Blue Spire

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Salvia sylvestris

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Blue

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Accommodate Root Length

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 1 to 3 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 1 Sq. Ft
2 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
3 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Salvia Roots - Russian Sage Blue Spire

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Salvia Roots - Russian Sage Blue Spire FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Russian Sage Blue Spire Salvia?

Russian Sage Blue Spire Salvia is graded No. 1.

What is Russian Sage Blue Spire Salvia also known as?

Russian Sage Blue Spire Salvia is also known as Wood Sage.

Is Russian Sage Blue Spire Salvia resistant to animals or disease?

Russian Sage Blue Spire Salvia is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma. It also shows resistance to Powdery Mildew, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of bulb is Russian Sage Blue Spire Salvia grown from?

Russian Sage Blue Spire Salvia is grown from a root.

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