Salvia nemorosa 'Blue by You'
Meadow Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue by You' - Meadow Sage from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Long, bright blue flower spikes
- Compact, bushy clumps of grey-green leaves
- Repeat bloomer multiple times when deadheaded
- Excellent winter hardiness/heat tolerance
Border or Bed
Great Foliage
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well-drained soil with average to moist conditions and full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading and consistent moisture encourages flowering through the season. Plants can be cut back to basal foliage after flowering is finished. Divide in early spring or early fall.
Height: 20-22 in
Spread: 18-22 in
Spacing: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Great Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Edging
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Genus Overview: Salvia (Perennial)
Common Name: Meadow Sage
Upright, branched, clump-forming perennial with textured, ovate to lanceolate, green to grey-green leaves. Flower spikes come in a range of colors such as blue, purple, pink and white, blooming from summer into fall depending on variety. Great for borders, cottage gardens and pollinator gardens.