Victorian Blue Sage
Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue'
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
H1a
RHS hardiness
15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 1m |
1m | Min | 1m |
1 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Victorian Blue Sage Overview
Salvia farinacea is native to Texas and Mexico and therefore has tolerance to heat, humidity, and challenging soils, making them very easy to grow with little maintenance. Growing up to 1 m, they produce luminous felt-like deep-blue flowers from spring until autumn (if the dying flowers are kept trimmed off) and perform best in full sun and well-drained soil. Great for beds that need to be showy, and also useful for cutting and drying. They will draw butterflies, bees, and nectar-eating birds to your garden.
Common problems with Victorian Blue Sage
Slugs may damage young plants and they are susceptible to downy and powdery mildew, rust, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Victorian Blue Sage Companion Plants
Combine in flower beds with plants of similar water needs.
How to harvest Victorian Blue Sage
Harvest leaves as needed by picking or cutting them, but preferably before they flower, as they taste better! The flowers can also be picked and used raw or as a garnish.
How to propagate Victorian Blue Sage
Seed
Sow seeds shallowly indoors in Spring or Winter. Transplant in late Spring to early Summer, 15-30 cm apart.
Cuttings
Propagate from softwood cuttings easily during the growing season. Using rooting hormone will assist the rooting process.
Special features of Victorian Blue Sage
Attracts birds
The flowers attract sugarbirds.
Attracts useful insects
The flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Drought resistant
Plants are drought tolerant but flourish when watered regularly.
Pot plant
Victoria blue sage makes a beautiful container plant and can be grown as the centre piece with smaller plants surrounding it.
Other uses of Victorian Blue Sage
Edible
The leaves and flowers are edible and can be eaten raw, cooked or used as a garnish.
Landscaping
Plant on mass or just a few plants in a flower bed. Can also be planted in pots.
