Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Perennial sages are invaluable in ornamental borders for their display of spiky flowers from summer through to autumn.
Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’ is a vigorous variety bearing intense, indigo-coloured blooms with even darker calyces and flowering stems. It’s extremely popular with bees and makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results grow Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’ in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage flowers into mid-autumn. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Plants may need protection in the harshest winters. Cut it back in spring after the risk of frosts has passed.
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Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’ and wildlife
Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’ poisonous?
Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’ has no toxic effects reported.
