- USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Height 20-22 Inches Tall
- Spread 20-22 Inches Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
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 |
- SKU:
- SALIGQT
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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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- 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.
