Salvia nemorosa 'Crystal Blue'

Salvia nemorosa 'Crystal Blue'

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SalviaPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Perennial sages are well worth growing in ornamental borders, where their nectar-rich flowers will appear from mid- to late summer.

Salvia nemorosa ‘Crystal Blue’ bears tall spikes of sky blue flowers, contrasting with fragrant, veined, mid-green foliage. It’s perfect for planting in containers, or near a bench or path, where you can enjoy its pretty blooms and fragrant foliage. The flowers are extremely attractive bees and other pollinators.

For best results grow Salvia nemorosa ‘Crystal Blue’ in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage further blooms. Plants may need protection in extreme winters.

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Salvia ‘Crystal Blue’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Crystal Blue’ 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 ‘Crystal Blue’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Crystal Blue’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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