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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.

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

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) — Grow in part sun to full sun with average, well-drained soil and regular water, image 32
Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — vivid spikes rise above fresh green foliage; the deep blue calyces remain in place, image 66
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) — As the individual flowers age
Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — the deep blue calyces remain in place; blue and purple flowers in the garden
Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — well-branched clump with a confident; regular watering and feeding bring out its strongest
Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — well-drained soil and consistent moisture; commonly referred to as Playin' The Blues® II Salvia
Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — but once established it shows good resilience; severe drought may cause some lower, image 52
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) — commonly referred to as Playin' The Blues® II Salvia; well-drained soil and, image 63
Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — is a richly colored annual salvia from the Proven Winners® collection; where its, image 64
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, image 44
Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — It is refreshingly easy to maintain and does not require deadheading; giving each stem the
Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — while its long stems can be cut for arrangements
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) — vivid spikes rise above fresh green foliage; the deep blue calyces remain in place
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) — creating a strong vertical rhythm in the garden from planting until hard frost; tireless bloom

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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