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) — It is refreshingly easy to maintain and does not require deadheading; giving each stem the

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

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — Regular watering and feeding bring out its strongest growth and color; this salvia is a

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

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) — Deer resistance adds practical value; vivid spikes rise above fresh green foliage

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — while its long stems can be cut for arrangements; grown primarily as an annual in colder

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — It is equally effective in mixed beds, pollinator borders, mass plantings, and as, image 56

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — this salvia is a natural thriller for large containers; its sterile nature keeps it focused on

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — where its saturated blue-purple spires add height and drama; but once established it shows

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — It matures 24-48 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide, adding strong vertical, image 61

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

Playin' The Blues® II Salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; deer resistance adds practical value

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 62

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) — valued for its upright architecture and enduring blue-purple flower display; grow, image 65

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

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