Salvia Seeds – Blue

Blue Salvia Seeds produce tall, elegant spikes covered in brilliant blue blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Known for their long-lasting flowers and easy maintenance, these plants add vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and containers. Blue Salvia is a hardy annual or tender perennial that performs beautifully in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a favorite for pollinator-friendly and ornamental gardens.

Features:

• Produces rich blue flower spikes with long blooming season

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Perfect for borders, flower beds, and patio containers

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Excellent cut flower for arrangements

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Salvia farinacea

• Common Name: Blue Salvia or Mealycup Sage

• Plant Type: Annual or Tender Perennial

• Growth Height: 18–36 inches tall

• Light Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–10 (Perennial), Grown as Annual in cooler zones

• Planting Season:

  • Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost (February–March)

  • Outdoors: Sow after danger of frost has passed (April–June)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)