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Plant Type: Family
Geographic Origin:
Flowering Season: Flower Color:
Horticultural Use(s):
Preferred Exposure: Soil Requirements/Tolerances:
Preferred Irrigation:
Estimated Hardiness:

Salvia x superba 'Blue Hills'

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Geographic Origin:
Central and Eastern Europe
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
1-2 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
flower gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring to fall

Flower Color:
Bright blue
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Green leaves stay in a low clump; short very dense spikes of bright, light violet blue flowers are showy in spring and summer. Removing spent flowers helps to prolong bloom period.