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Salvia 'Indigo Spires' ('Indigo Spires' sage)

Salvia 'Indigo Spires' Photo/Illustration: David Cavagnaro



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Salvia 'Indigo Spires' SAL-vee-ah Common Name: 'Indigo Spires' sage Genus: Salvia
'Indigo Spires' sage is a vigorous hybrid prized for its 12- to 15-inch-long, twisting spikes of dark violet flowers. It is a non-stop bloomer from early summer through fall. Blooming can be further encouraged by pinching stem tips early in the growing season and deadheading the spikes once they fade. 'Indigo Spires' quickly grows to 4 feet high, and can be grown as an annual where not hardy.  
 Noteworthy characteristics: Tall stature; spikes of violet flowers for many weeks.
 Care: Plant in full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. This salvia benefits from winter protection in Zone 7. It can also be grown in a large container and moved to a protected location when temperatures drop.
 Propagation: Take cuttings of newer growth anytime, or divide plants in early spring.
 Problems: Infrequent, but watch for the occasional spider mite, whitefly, or aphid.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Hummingbirds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Suitable as Annual
Style Cottage Garden, Desert Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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