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

Salviax superba

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
x superba (soo-PER-ba)
Synonym
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
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Elba, New York

Knoxville, Tennessee

Palmer, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

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