Gentian Sage 'Patio Sky Blue', Spreading Sage 'Patio Sky Blue', Blue-Flowered Sage 'Patio Sky Blue', Patio Series
Salvia patens ‘Patio Sky Blue’ (Gentian Sage) is a compact, upright perennial with showy racemes of slightly nodding, 2-lipped sky blue flowers. Blooming from mid-summer to mid-fall, the blossoms are borne above the foliage of lance-shaped silvery green leaves. Native to Mexico, Salvia patens is fairly pest-free and low maintenance. Add this charming and graceful perennial to the landscape, and you will be rewarded with abundant butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinating insects. Perfect for small gardens and patio containers.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 15" (20cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 15" (20cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Salvia patens ‘Patio Sky Blue’ (Gentian Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia patens ‘Patio Sky Blue’ (Gentian Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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