Salvia, Balkan Clary, Meadow Sage, Violet Sage, Woodland Sage
Salviax superba 'Merleau Blue'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: x superba (soo-PER-ba)
Cultivar: Merleau Blue

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Blue-Violet

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings

Category

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow