Salute™
Salvia nemorosa 'Salute Ice Blue'
Meadow Sage
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Ice blue flower spikes
- Compact, mounding habit
- Fragrant, narrow green leaves
- Blooms early summer thru fall
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Heat Tolerant
Deer Resistant
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: 12-16 in
Spread: 12-16 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Container
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
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.