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Salvia nemorosa Bumbleblue

Bumbleblue Meadow Sage (Perennial Sage): Patent PP30084

A dwarf, compact perennial carrying spikes of violet-blue flowers. Fragrant, dark-green foliage when crushed.

  • »  Compact, mounding habit
  • »  Spikes of violet-blue flowers
  • »  Deep-Green, lance-shaped foliage
  • »  Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried
  • »  Bloom Time: early to midsummer
  • »  Flower Height: 35cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 30 cm

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:20-35 cm
  • Spread:30-40 cm
  • Bloom Color: Violet
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Patio plants
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleblue'

Best grown in a moist or dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. They are drought tolerant once established. Shear back flowers after flowering to maintain a compact foliage habit and to encourage a late, summer bloom.