50 Seeds Salvia Playin' the Blues Longispicata Hybrid Perennial Fragrant Blue Flowers Pollinator Friendly

These Salvia Playin' the Blues seeds bring a lively splash of blue to any garden. A hybrid of Salvia longispicata, this plant forms upright clumps with narrow green leaves and tall spikes of vivid cobalt flowers. The blossoms have a gentle fragrance and are especially attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a dynamic and beneficial addition to flower beds, borders, and wildlife gardens.
Ideal for creating vertical accent in sunny borders, cutting gardens, or large containers, this salvia blooms profusely from midsummer to early fall. The sturdy stems hold up well as cut flowers, extending the enjoyment indoors. Grow it in well-drained soil and full sun for the best color and flower production. As a perennial in mild regions, it returns year after year, while in cooler climates it can be grown as a vigorous annual.
Species: Salvia longispicata
Variety: Playin' the Blues
Type: Perennial (often as annual)
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 8-10
Germination: Surface sow, keep moist at 70-75°F; expect 14-21 days
Sowing: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Fragrant, pollinator-friendly, good for cut flowers