Blue Hill Salvia

Blue hill sage is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial flower. Its best feature is its spikes of light blue flowers that appear in May. The leaves grow as a uniform dark green mound.

This plant is smaller than May night sage and has lighter blue flowers. It is an easy-to-grow choice for Colorado Springs landscapes.

Blue Hill Salvia

Blue hill sage is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial flower. Its best feature is its spikes of light blue flowers that appear in May. The leaves grow as a uniform dark green mound.

This plant is smaller than May night sage and has lighter blue flowers. It is an easy-to-grow choice for Colorado Springs landscapes.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Salvia x sylvestris 'Blue Hill'

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Pronunciation

SAL-vee-uh sil-VESS-tris

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Mature Height

18 to 24 in.

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Mature Spread

18 to 24 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

blue

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Bloom time

early summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to Europe

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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