‘Apex Blue’ Salvia
Salvia nemorosa 'Apex Blue'
This compact, well-branched herbaceous perennial produces abundant, long-lasting spikes of deep blue flowers with subtle violet overtones and burgundy calyces. The blooms appear in late spring and continue through the summer and into fall above dense, fragrant, grayish-green foliage, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny borders, mass plantings, or container gardens. The flowers are a magnet for pollinators and are excellent for cutting.
Type
Perennial
Height
12
-18
in
Width
12
-18
in
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Average; best in well-drained, moist, organically rich soil; tolerates some drought once established
Foliage Color
Grayish-green
Flower Color
Deep blue with violet overtones
Resists
Attracts
Design Use
Special Traits
Notes
Pruning: Remove spent flower heads (deadhead) to encourage continuous blooming. The plant is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season.
Fertilizing: Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Maintenance: A relatively low maintenance plant that is also tolerant of heat, air-pollution, and clay soils.
Habitat: Thrives in average, well-drained soils; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Wildlife: The fragrant foliage is generally unappealing to deer and rabbits.
Other: The flowers are excellent for cutting and use in arrangements.
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