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Blue Hill Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill'

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Overview

Blue Hill Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill') is an herbaceous perennial featuring dense spikes of vivid violet-blue flowers. It grows to 18-24 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide. This drought-tolerant plant offers prolonged summer blooms, attracting pollinators while being deer resistant. Preferring full sun, it excels in well-drained soils. Ideal for borders or as a perennial bed focal point, it adds vibrant color and aromatic foliage to any garden design.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–8Type Perennial
Blue Hill Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill') — This drought-tolerant plant offers prolonged summer blooms, attracting pollinators while being deer resistant
Blue Hill Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill') — Preferring full sun, it excels in well-drained soilsBlue Hill Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill') — It grows to 18-24 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Blue Hill Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill') — This drought-tolerant plant offers prolonged summer blooms, attracting pollinators while being deer resistant
Blue Hill Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill') — Preferring full sun, it excels in well-drained soils
Blue Hill Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill') — It grows to 18-24 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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