Blue Victory Salvia

Botanical Interests Packet

"Blue Victory' has a wonderfully long bloom period, and with its deep violet-purple flowers looks absolutely incredible planted in mass or in containers. It attains a heights of only 20" and makes an excellent cut or dried flower. Does well in hot, humid climates and is fairly drought tolerant once established. This species, also called mealycup sage, grows on dry hillsides in Texas and New Mexico. (approx. 75 seeds/pkt)

Botanical Name: Salvia farinacea

Family: Laminaceae

Native: Texas, New Mexico

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8–10; usually grown as an annual.

Plant Dimensions: 20" tall, 10"–18" wide

Variety Information: ½" violet-blue flowers clustered densley along upright stems that rise above plant foliage.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

MFG Part Number: 1060