'Cathedral Sky Blue' is a member of the Cathedral® series of mealy cup sages, hybridized by Jones and introduced in 2008 (PP20929). This series is bred for extra-large flower spikes, intense colors, and a strong, upright habit. 'Sky Blue' delivers clear, true blue flowers on tall, sturdy stems, making a bold statement in the landscape and as a cut flower. It is also known as Cathedral® Sky Blue.
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Salvia (SAL-vee-uh) |
| Species: | farinacea (far-ih-NAH-kee-uh) |
| Cultivar: | Cathedral Sky Blue |
| Additional cultivar information: | (PP20929, aka Cathedral® Sky Blue) |
| Hybridized by: | Jones |
| Registered or introduced: | 2008 |
Full sun, well-drained soil. Excellent for cutting. Deadhead for rebloom. Hardy in USDA zones 8-10; grown as annual elsewhere.
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