Do blue salvias come back every year?

If you garden in zone 8, Rockin’ Playin’ the Blues, Proven Accents® ‘Golden Delicious’ and Unplugged So Blue salvias will likely overwinter for you. These varieties are a bit more cold tolerant than the others in these series, so they act as perennials and return the following year.

Are there blue salvias?

A favorite plant for many gardeners, blue salvia is an easy perennial to grow. It flowers profusely all summer, and tolerates periods of drought. It’s a great choice for borders and containers, plus it’s native to areas of North America.

Do blue salvias need full sun?

All salvias do best in full sun (6-8 hours of sunlight per day) and well-drained soil. Many varieties (typically those with light-colored flowers) will also do well in part-shade, but flowering will be reduced.

Which is the best blue salvia?

#1 Salvia guaranitica

From early summer until frost, Salvia guaranitica produces tall spikes of blue flowers that hummingbirds love. The most popular cultivar is Salvia Black and Blue which produces deep blue flowers nestled in a black calyx atop 3′ black stalks.

Is Blue Sage the same as blue salvia?

Salvia azurea, or Blue Sage, blooms for an extended period in late summer with bright blue flowers that really stand-out in a crowd. As with other Salvias, the leaves are very aromatic.

How many years do salvias live?

In my years of working with these types of woody, shrubby salvias I found that some needed to be replaced before or around the 5-year mark. Perennials don’t live forever after all.

When should salvias be cut back?

2. Pruning. You will need to prune these plants twice: first in spring and then in July. For the spring trim, make the cut quite low down and remove any dead from the winter.

Can blue salvia grow in shade?

Most salvias prefer full sun and well-drained soils, but some will bloom well in part shade.

What Colours do salvias come in?

Salvias are a wide and varied genus of plants, and a must for summer borders and containers. Their lipped flowers come in a myriad range of colours, including vibrant blues and purples, bright scarlets, pale pink, bright magenta, and even peach and yellow.

How big do blue salvias get?

These brilliant spikes of searing blue reach about 2 to 3 feet high, and the plant is nearly 2 feet wide.

Are blue salvias Hardy?

Salvia ‘Mainacht’ bears spikes of closely packed, deep blue flowers that are held in pinkish bracts. Fully hardy and brings great presence to borders. It flowers from June to July.

What do blue salvias meaning?

Blue Salvia

The Blue Salvia plant is connected to healing. This flower specie represents wisdom, a long life and good health. It’s common for those recovering from an ailment to receive this plant.

What goes well with blue salvias?

Here are some clay-loving companion plants that you can plant with Salvia.
  • Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata)
  • Evening Primrose (Oenothera)
  • Oriental Poppies (Papaver orientale)
  • Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
  • Yarrow (Achillea)
  • Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

Do you trim salvias?

Pruning. You will need to prune these plants twice: first in spring and then in July. For the spring trim, make the cut quite low down and remove any dead from the winter. Make sure shoots are visible from below where you make the cut.