Blue Velvet Sage (Salvia microphylla 'Blue Velvet') | Shade-Tolerant Flowering Sage

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Blue Velvet Sage

Salvia microphylla 'Blue Velvet'

A shade-tolerant sage with large, deep velvety blue flowers and a long bloom season from spring through fall.

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Salvia microphylla 'Blue Velvet' is a striking, evergreen perennial prized for its large, deep blue flowers, long bloom season, and exceptional shade tolerance. This vigorous cultivar forms a low, spreading, bushy mound of small, ovate, aromatic, dark green leaves that release a pleasant fragrance when brushed. From late spring through fall, it produces an abundance of dark, upright stems bearing large, two-lipped, tubular flowers in a rich, deep, velvety blue, creating a stunning display. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, as well as beneficial insects and wildlife. With excellent tolerance for partial to deep shade, heat, and drought once established, and its compact yet spreading habit, it is an outstanding choice for shaded borders, woodland gardens, underplanting, containers, and as a ground cover in difficult shady spots.

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Light: Full sun to full shade (very shade tolerant; best flowering in part shade)

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Foliage & Flowers: Small, ovate, aromatic, dark green leaves; dark, upright stems bearing large, two-lipped, tubular, deep velvety blue flowers, blooming from late spring through fall .
Mature Height: 3-6 ft
Mature Spread: 3-6 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-10 ; Sunset 7-24
Core Benefits: Large deep velvety blue flowers, very long bloom season, exceptional shade tolerance, attracts hummingbirds and pollinators, drought tolerant once established.
Best Uses: Shaded borders, woodland gardens, underplanting, containers, ground cover, pollinator gardens.

Faqs

Q: How much shade can Blue Velvet Sage tolerate?
A: It is very shade tolerant and performs well from full sun to full shade. For the best flower production, plant in partial shade (morning sun with afternoon shade). In deep shade, flowering may be reduced.

Q: How large does it get?
A: It is a fast-growing, spreading shrub, typically reaching 3-6 feet in both height and spread at maturity.

Q: How long does it bloom?
A: It has a very long bloom season, from late spring through fall, providing months of rich, deep blue color.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Once established, it is drought tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the large, tubular deep blue flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: The aromatic foliage is generally less palatable to deer, though no plant is completely deer-proof.

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