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Transylvanian Sage
Transylvanian Sage, Roumanian S.
(
Salvia transylvanica ‘Blue Cloud’
)
Master Gardener Notes
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Blooms June to September. In early summer it produces numerous spikes of deep blue lobster claws like flowers that get to 3’ tall. After the first killing frost, cut plants back to the ground and new foliage will quickly appear and stay evergreen throughout the winter.
Category:
Seasonal Color
Life Cycle:
perennial
Foliage:
deciduous
Flower Color:
Deep Blue, Blue Violet
Friut Bearing?
No
Fragrant?
No
Water Needs:
medium
Sun Exposture:
Full Sun,Partial Sun
Size and Spacing:
3’ tall x 2.5’ wide
Best Time to Plant:
Spring
Pests or Problems:
Self sows freely. Dead head if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot and rust. White fly and scale are occasional insect pests.
Propagation:
Seed
Special Interest:
Bees,Butterflies,Hummingbirds,Drought Tolerant
Related Links:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials