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Salvia transylvanica 'Blue Spires' (Transylvanian Sage)

Salvia transylvanica 'Blue Spires' – Towering Transylvanian Sage

'Blue Spires' is a magnificent cultivar of Transylvanian sage, selected for its exceptionally tall, strong spikes of deep violet-blue flowers. The plant forms a substantial clump of large, aromatic, gray-green leaves. It blooms in early to mid-summer, providing a strong vertical accent in the perennial border. It is a robust, long-lived perennial for sunny, well-drained sites.

Taxonomy & Classification

Family:Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species:transylvanica (trans-il-VAN-ik-uh)
Cultivar:Blue Spires

Growing Tips

Full sun, well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

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