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Sensation Sky Blue Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue'

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Overview

The 'Sensation Sky Blue' Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue') is a hardy perennial offering an enchanting display of sky-blue flowers. It stands approximately 12-18 inches tall and spreads 12-15 inches wide. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to part shade, blooming from late spring to early summer. Its compact habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, and small gardens, attracting butterflies and bees with minimal care required.

Sun FullWater LowZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Sensation Sky Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to part shade, blooming from late spring to
Sensation Sky Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue') — It stands approximately 12-18 inches tall and spreads 12-15 inches wideSensation Sky Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue') — Its compact habit makes it ideal for borders

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sensation Sky Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to part shade, blooming from late spring to
Sensation Sky Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue') — It stands approximately 12-18 inches tall and spreads 12-15 inches wide
Sensation Sky Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue') — Its compact habit makes it ideal for borders

Photograph: Averater, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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