- Botanical name: Salvia x jamensis 'Blue Armor'
- Common name: Salvia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Perennial sages are worth their weight in gold in ornamental borders, thanks to their summer-long displays of spiky, nectar-rich flowers.
Salvia x jamensis ‘Blue Armor’ is a shrubby perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage. From May until the first frosts it’s awash with stunning cornflower-blue blooms. ‘Blue Armor’ can be planted in containers. Alternatively, plant next to benches and paths where you can brush past the aromatic foliage and enjoy its pretty blooms. The flowers are extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators.
For best results grow Salvia x jamensis ‘Blue Armor’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Plants may need protection in extreme winters. Cut it back hard in spring, once the risk of hard frosts has passed, to make way for new foliage.
How to grow Salvia 'Blue Armor'
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Plant size
60cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
Do not Cut back in January |
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Do not Cut back in February |
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Do Cut back in March |
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Do Cut back in April |
M
Do not Cut back in May |
J
Do not Cut back in June |
J
Do not Cut back in July |
A
Do not Cut back in August |
S
Do not Cut back in September |
O
Do not Cut back in October |
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Do not Cut back in November |
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Do not Cut back in December |
Salvia 'Blue Armor' and wildlife
Salvia 'Blue Armor' is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Salvia 'Blue Armor' poisonous?
Salvia 'Blue Armor' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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