Playin' The Blues® II Salvia

Salvia longispicata x farinacea

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Overview

The Salvia longispicata x farinacea is a vigorous upright annual with green foliage and vivid blue-purple flower spikes that hold color for months. It matures 24-48 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide, adding strong vertical interest. Grow in part sun to full sun with average, well-drained soil and regular water; deadheading is not needed. Hardy in USDA Zones 7-10.

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Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — It matures 24-48 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide, adding strong vertical interest

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — Grow in part sun to full sun with average, well-drained soil and regular water; deadheading is

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — is a richly colored annual salvia from the Proven Winners® collection

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — commonly referred to as Playin' The Blues® II Salvia

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — valued for its upright architecture and enduring blue-purple flower display

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — creating a strong vertical rhythm in the garden from planting until hard frost

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — vivid spikes rise above fresh green foliage

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–4 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — It matures 24-48 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide, adding strong vertical interest

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — Grow in part sun to full sun with average, well-drained soil and regular water; deadheading is

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — is a richly colored annual salvia from the Proven Winners® collection

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — commonly referred to as Playin' The Blues® II Salvia

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — valued for its upright architecture and enduring blue-purple flower display

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — creating a strong vertical rhythm in the garden from planting until hard frost

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — vivid spikes rise above fresh green foliage

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — Gardeners often note its magnetic pull for bees

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — Grown primarily as an annual in colder regions

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — the deep blue calyces remain in place

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — giving each stem the look of continuous bloom and extending the plant’s floral presence with

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — As the individual flowers age

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — well-branched clump with a confident

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — it is hardy in USDA Zones 7a through 10b and may return in milder climates where winter

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — Its sterile nature keeps it focused on flowering rather than seed production

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — tireless bloom season many gardeners praise

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — even into cool autumn weather.<br><br>Playin' The Blues® II Salvia performs best in part sun

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — well-drained soil and consistent moisture

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — though a light trim can be used to refine shape or encourage a denser

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — It is refreshingly easy to maintain and does not require deadheading

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — this salvia is a natural thriller for large containers

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — which can be corrected with pruning and improved moisture.<br><br>In design work

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — but once established it shows good resilience; severe drought may cause some lower leaf drop

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — It is equally effective in mixed beds, pollinator borders, mass plantings, and as a specimen

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