- USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Height 18-20 Inches Tall
- Spread 24-26 Inches Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
Color Spires Crystal Blue Salvia gets its name from the unique light-blue flowers that resemble a mildly lavender sky. It's hard to find blue flowers, but this hybrid salvia (Salvia nemerosa) hits the mark. And that's not all—Salvia is the sage family. So the gray-green leaves of this pretty perennial have an earthy sage scent. That makes it perfect for containers placed near your entry or patio.
The fragrant leaves and stems of Color Spires Crystal Blue Salvia grow in a nice round clump nearly 20 inches high, and the flower stems rise from the center. The blue blooms should open in late spring or early summer. Like all salvias, its blossoms attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies, but not deer or rabbits. This is a great plant to add to a natural landscape, maybe before a nice dark wall or rock to show off its flowers. But it also works well in containers or as a border plant in zones 3 through 8.
Color Spires Crystal Blue Salvia Care
Color Spires Crystal Blue Salvia can grow in nearly any soil that drains well. Plant your salvia in a spot that gets full sun and water it regularly until it is established. After that, you can cut back; the salvia is drought tolerant. But it will bloom and grow for you better with a little extra watering.
Your salvia shouldn't need fertilizing, but you can spread some organic compost around the plant each spring. You only need to trim off the flower stalks if you want to encourage it to bloom again.
Color Spires Crystal Blue Salvia Spacing
The stems and faded blooms are great for fresh or dried flower arrangements. When planting Color Spires Crystal Blue Salvia in a group or next to other plants, be sure to consider its mature size. Place your salvia at least 24 to 26 inches from the nearest plant.
Color Spires Crystal Blue Salvia Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Blue to Purple |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 18-20 Inches |
| Spread: 24-26 Inches |
| Spacing: 24-26 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Resists: Deer & Rabbits |
| Attracts: Hummbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
| Features: Fragrant Foliage |
| Scientific Name: Color Spires® 'Crystal Blue' Salvia nemorosa USPP 26,344 |
| Common Name: Color Spires® Crystal Blue Salvia |
| Other Name(s): Perennial Salvia; Woodland Sage; Balkan Clary |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
