Salvia 'Rhapsody in Blue' PP15148 CPBR3202

Salvia 'Rhapsody in Blue' Perennial Salvia

Common Name: Perennial Salvia, Garden Sage

'Rhapsody in Blue' PP15148 was selected by renowned plantsman Piet Oudolf of The Netherlands for its superior flowers and upright, bushy habit. A profusion of brilliant blue-violet flowers appear on branched flower spikes above the grey-green foliage beginning in early summer. If cut back, it often reblooms.

This is a clump forming perennial with oblong leaves which are aromatic when crushed. The flowers add great texture and fragrance to both fresh and dried bouquets. Use this plant in containers or the middle of the flower border.

Height:

25.0 Inches

Spread:

25.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple-blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller.

Characteristics

Height:

25.0 Inches

Spread:

25.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple-blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America