Salvia nemorosa ‘Sensation Sky Blue’

Perennial Sage

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.468.540

The Perennial Sages are invaluable for their rich display of spiky flowers in the early summer border. This German selection is compact, with chubby spikes of clear sky blue. Remove faded blooms to encourage repeat flowering. Excellent for cutting. Drought tolerant once established. Can be clipped back hard after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. Ideal for the border edge or in containers. Bred and introduced by Christof Kleinhanns of Germany. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Salvia nemorosa ‘Sensation Sky Blue’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Light Blue

Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
25-30 cm
10-12 inches

Spread
30-40 cm
12-16 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium