
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
Deep purple color is the hallmark of salvia plants, and Color Spires 'Indiglo Girl' Salvia is one of the darkest colors in an eye-catching summer bloomer. In late spring or early summer, the flower stalks begin to grow above the fragrant green foliage, and they are covered in tiny purple blooms through early summer. Growing to less than 2 feet high, Indiglo Girl is a perfect plant to border a garden bed or container.
Salvias are among the most diverse plants. Color Spires 'Indiglo Girl' Salvia grows in most climates (zones 3 through 8) and can handle periods of drought. They're also salt tolerant and resist deer and rabbit damage. The earthy fragrance of the flowers and leaves add an extra sensory feature to nearly any landscape. The plants also attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Color Spires Indiglo Girl Salvia Care
Plant Color Spires 'Indiglo Girl' Salvia in full sun. The plants can grow in nearly any type of soil. Although some dry spells won't hurt salvia, it will bloom better with regular watering. Cut back faded flower spikes in summer for a possible second bloom or cut flowers for indoor arrangements. Other than that, salvias need little care. The leaves drop in winter but begin growing back at the base of the plant in spring. Just remove the remaining dead branches.
Color Spires Indiglo Girl Salvia Spacing
Plant a large group of Color Spires 'Indiglo Girl' Salvia for a bright purple summer groundcover. Space the plants 20 to 22 inches apart from center to center to give them room to grow and have air circulation.
Color Spires Indiglo Girl Salvia Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
Flower Color(s): Blue |
Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Full Sun |
Height Class: Medium |
Height: 20-22 Inches |
Spread: 20-22 Inches |
Spacing: 20-22 Inches |
Habit: Clumping |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: No |
Resists: Deer & Rabbits |
Attracts: Hummbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
Features: Fragrant Flower |
Scientific Name: Color Spires® Indiglo Girl Salvia hybrid USPPAF |
Common Name: Color Spires® Indiglo Girl Salvia |
Other Name(s): Perennial Salvia; Common Sage |
Brand: Proven Winners |
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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.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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