Salvia nemorosa 'Lyrical Blues'
Botanical profile

Salvia nemorosa 'Lyrical Blues'

Latin name
Salvia 'Lyrical Blues' (nem.)
Common name
Sage 'Lyrical Blues'
Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

Variety bearing purple-violet spikes. Easy to maintain and drought-resistant once well established.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Weak
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Limestone
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-August
Flower color
Blue
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
24 inches (61 cm)
Width
24 inches (61 cm)
Growth rate
Fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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