Salvia Seeds - Salvia Horminum Blue Monday Flower Seeds

Salvia Seeds - Blue Monday

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Salvia (Salvia Horminum Blue Monday) - These annuals are easily grown from Salvia seeds, and they provide vivid color that lasts from summer through fall. Also known as Salvia Horminum Clary, this annual Blue Salvia plant is native to an area extending from the Mediterranean to the Crimea and into Iran.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

18 - 28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Salvia (Salvia Horminum Blue Monday) - These annuals are easily grown from Salvia seeds, and they provide vivid color that lasts from summer through fall. Also known as Salvia Horminum Clary, this annual Blue Salvia plant is native to an area extending from the Mediterranean to the Crimea and into Iran. The botanical name Salvia Horminum is synonymous with Salvia Viridis. Salvia Blue Monday quickly grows up to 28 inches tall and about 12 inches wide. The brilliant purple-blue flowers last well as cut flowers or dried flowers. The plant prefers loose soil, good drainage, moderate water, and mostly sunny locations.

How To Grow Salvia From Seeds: For earlier blooms, sow Salvia flower seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow Salvia flower seed in starter trays and press the seed into the soil. Salvia flower seed needs light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant Salvia seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Or, sow Salvia flower seeds outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and prepare soil by weeding it and loosening it. Lightly rake the flower seeds into the soil and keep the seeds and young Salvia seedlings moist until well-established. Provide plenty of water in dry weather. Salvia plants grow best when provided moist, but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Salvia Flower Care: Remove the spent flower spikes to promote continued blooming. If the Salvia Horminum plants begin to look tired in mid-summer, trim them back by 1/3, and they will be re-energized and reward you with more blooming.

Common Questions

Q

Can I grow salvia in containers?

A

Yes, smaller varieties are great for containers.

Q

Are salvias good as cut flowers?

A

Yes, they make excellent cut flowers.

Q

Is salvia a good pollinator plant?

A

Yes, salvia attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

Q

Is salvia an annual or perennial?

A

Many varieties are annual and many varieties are perennial. The herb sage is a perennial salvia.

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Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

367,863

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 10

HEIGHT

24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid-summer

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Blue Sage (Salvia Farinacea) is a versatile and drought-tolerant perennial wildflower that thrives in sunny gardens, whether in borders, meadows, or cottage gardens. Easily grown from seeds, this plant is known for its striking blue blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Reaching heights of 24-36 inches, Blue Sage features aromatic, grayish-green foliage and dense, tubular flowers on spikes that can extend up to nine inches. Ideal for mass plantings, it creates a vibrant, eye-catching display, making it a perfect choice for enhancing any landscape. It is available in 3 different sizes to suit your gardening needs.
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Dramatic Blue Blooms
Outsidepride Blue Sage seeds, also known as blue salvia or Salvia seeds, produce stunning, dramatic blue blooms that make a striking addition to any garden. These Salvia Farinacea seeds offer vibrant, deep blue flowers, creating a captivating display in your outdoor space.
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Sage-like Aromatic Fragrance
This Sage plants emits a delightful sage-like aromatic fragrance. The pleasant scent from our wild flowers enhances the sensory experience in your garden, making it a perfect place to relax. The aromatic scent of our Blue Sage makes your garden a serene space.
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Drought Tolerant
Our Salvia seeds are known for their exceptional drought tolerance. This hardy Blue Sage variety thrives in dry conditions, reducing the need for frequent watering. Once established, it ensure your garden remains vibrant and with colorful blue blooms that endure even in challenging climates.
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Attracts Pollinators
Our Blue Sage, are highly effective at attracting a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Planting our Sage seeds for outdoor gardens not only beautifies your space with their vibrant blue flowers but also supports a thriving habitat for beneficial creatures.
Outsidepride Sage Seeds - Blue Wildflowers, with their stunning 24 to 36-inch tall blooms, offer a perfect combination of aesthetic value, pollinator attraction, low maintenance, and drought tolerance. This resilient plant provides vibrant blue hues to your garden while effortlessly attracting butterflies and bees. Ideal for those seeking beauty with minimal upkeep, Blue Sage ensures a flourishing garden that thrives even in dry conditions.
Our Blue Sage wildflower seeds not only bring the vibrant beauty of blue blooms to your garden but also create a haven for pollinators. By planting Blue Sage, you invite the buzz of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial creatures to your outdoor space, enhancing the vitality of your garden. These plants are a perfect choice for those looking to cultivate a thriving, colorful environment that naturally supports pollinator activity.
Growing our Blue Sage wildflower seeds is a simple and rewarding process that nurtures the natural beauty of your garden. For optimal results, sow 3 oz per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre, placing seeds just below the soil surface at about 1/8 inch deep. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, giving your plants a strong start before transplanting them outside. By following these guidelines, you'll cultivate a vibrant landscape filled with stunning blue blooms.

Blue Sage (Salvia Farinacea) - Blue Sage is perfect for the perennial border or the wild flower meadow. It is easily grown from Sage seeds, and it will attract butterflies and hummingbirds like a magnet! Plant Blue Sag drought tolerant wildflowers in a mass grouping for a dramatic display of blue for any sunny landscape setting. It is especially nice in cottage gardens, xeriscape rock gardens or wild flower gardens.

If you want to get an early jump, start these Blue Sage seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow the wildflower seed in starter trays, press the seed into the soil and barely cover. Blue Sage seeds needs light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant the Blue Sage seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Give them plenty of water in dry weather. In the southern half of the United States where temperatures can be extreme, this type of Salvia may need light to moderate shade instead of full sun. Blue Sage will do best in areas that have moderate humidity. After an extended period of flowering, trim the Salvia Farinacea plant back to produce a thicker and more compact foliage and a shorter flowering plant. The trim will delay flowering for a few days, but it is important in preventing leggy plants, and the blooms will come back heavily.

Common Questions

Q

Will blue sage attract any pollinators to my garden?

A

Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds all enjoy the blue sage flowers.

Q

Are salvias good as cut flowers?

A

Yes, they make excellent cut flowers.

Q

Is salvia a good pollinator plant?

A

Yes, salvia attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

Q

What are some good ways to use blue sage in my landscape?

A

Beds, borders, banks, containers, wall side borders, cut flower gardens, mediterranean gardens, informal gardens, courtyard and coastal gardens as all lovely ways to use the blue sage plants.

Q

What are some good companion plants for blue sage plants?

A

Coneflower, cosmos, zinnia and rudbeckia are all very lovely planted along side the blue sage flowers.

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Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

275,000

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

6 - 9

HEIGHT

24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Scarlet red

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 9 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Salvia coccinea or Scarlet Sage is a striking perennial plant renowned for its vibrant red blooms, which are highly attractive to beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Growing between 24 to 36 inches tall, this plant thrives in USDA zones 6-9 and offers a stunning display in naturalized gardens and wildlife habitats. It is easy to grow, requiring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, and is both unpalatable to deer and drought-tolerant. Choose from 5,000 seeds, 1/4 lb, 1 lb, or 5 lbs, and create a vibrant display of red blooms tailored to your space. These seeds offer flexibility and ease for gardeners of all levels.
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Brilliant Red Flowers
The vibrant red color of these salvia plants comes from their unique pigmentation, which thrives in full sun. These sage seeds produce brilliant red flowers that add a striking contrast to any wildflower mix. Ideal for gardens and meadows, the bold hue of these flowers is perfect for creating eye-catching displays that stand out throughout the growing season.
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Pollinator Attraction
These wildflowers are a magnet for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The bright red blooms of salvia plants, combined with their tubular shape, make it easy for pollinators to access nectar. Adding these sage seeds to your wild flower seeds mix ensures a garden full of life and movement, supporting a healthy ecosystem by attracting a variety of pollinators.
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Drought Tolerant
Salvia plants are known for their impressive drought tolerance, which comes from their deep root systems. These roots allow the plants to access moisture deep in the soil, even during dry spells. Once established, they require minimal watering, making them an ideal choice for gardens in arid climates. Planting these sage seeds ensures your garden remains vibrant and resilient, even in tough conditions.
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Extended Blooming Season
These salvia coccinea plants have a remarkable ability to bloom from mid-summer well into the fall. Their extended blooming season is due to their resilience and ability to thrive in various conditions. Once they start flowering, they continue to produce vibrant red blooms, adding lasting beauty to your garden with minimal care.
Scarlet Sage offers versatility and ease in any garden. This upright plant grows tall, and bushy and requires little maintenance, making it ideal for a range of planting scenarios. With its vibrant red blooms, it adds a bold splash of color, whether in a garden bed, border, or meadow.
For a garden that truly stands out, the deep red flowers of Scarlet Sage are an excellent choice. These blooms not only add vibrant color but also thrive in a variety of conditions, making them a reliable addition to any garden. Whether you're creating a border or filling a garden bed, these plants will deliver lasting beauty with minimal upkeep.
Transform your garden with the vibrant red blooms of Scarlet Sage. For optimal results, plant the seeds at a rate of 4 oz per 1,000 square feet or 9 lbs per acre, covering them lightly with about 1/16 inch of soil. Plant first indoors, then transfer outdoors in the spring after the last frost 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location for a stunning display that thrives with minimal care. Once established, flower seeds will fall into the soil and germinate continuously all year except during freezing temperatures.

Scarlet Sage (Salvia Coccinea) - If you want a head-turning display of dramatic red blooms, grow Scarlet Sage wildflower seeds, and have not only a beautiful display but a versatile drought tolerant plant that takes the heat well. Scarlet Sage is a perennial in warmer climates and an annual where winter temperatures stay below freezing for more than a few hours at a time. The Salvia Coccinea plant reaches 24 - 36 inches tall, with 1 - 2 inch triangular leaves growing opposite each other on a square stem. The Scarlet Sage flower is very showy, bright red, about an inch long, and arranged in loose whorls along the upright spikes. Blooms appear continuously from early summer to first frost. Trim them back and a new flush of blooms will appear. Hummingbirds cannot leave these magnificent blooms alone. Growing Scarlet Sage seeds is greatly rewarding! Very drought tolerant plant; however, it will not flower well if it receives no water.

Common Questions

Q

Are salvias good as cut flowers?

A

Yes, these flowers work great for fresh cut flowers as well as dried flower arrangements.

Q

Is salvia a good pollinator plant?

A

Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds all enjoy the red sage flowers.

Q

What are some good ways to use red sage in my landscape?

A

Beds, borders, banks, containers, wall side borders, cut flower gardens, mediterranean gardens, informal gardens, courtyard and coastal gardens as all lovely ways to use the red sage plants.

Q

What are some good companion plants for red sage plants?

A

Erigeron karvinskianus, yarrow and Indian blanket are all very lovely planted along side the red sage flowers.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

20 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Friend to the Pollinators

Salvia is a favorite of pollinators like hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees!

Friend to the Pollinators

Salvia Seeds | Blue Victory

How to Grow

Sow Salvia seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Do not cover the flower seeds since they need light to germinate. The seeds need continual moisture, and for the first year, water the plants to help them establish well. Clumps can also be divided in the spring.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
  • Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Salvia Seeds | Blue Victory

Flower Specifications

This Salvia is often a highlight of annual flower gardens and well-loved for its clean foliage and long spikes of blue all summer and fall.

  • Height: 20 inches
  • USDA Zones: 8 - 10
  • Season: Perennial
Salvia (Salvia Farinacea Blue Victory) - Growing Salvia seed is so rewarding. The butterflies and hummingbirds will love your xeriscape garden when you grow these beauties! Blue Victory Salvia plants are heavy blooming, compact and give a spectacular display of color. They feature multiple spikes of blue and white two-toned flowers over a long season starting in late spring and lasting through fall. Leaves are long and toothed, soft green nearly silver in color, especially the undersides. They are great as a drought tolerant border plant, container plant, or as a cut flower for fresh or dried bouquets. The plants are tender perennials that are commonly grown as annuals in most cold winter areas.

Blue Salvia grows well in lean to average soil and prefers slightly dry soil that is well drained. Fertilize only as needed. They will bloom continuously in warm weather and survive light freezes. Afternoon shade is appreciated in very hot areas, and it prolongs the life of the plant which may last several years. In ideal conditions, plants may last up to 5 years. As an added benefit, Salvias are generally deer resistant!

Sow Salvia seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Do not cover the flower seeds since they need light to germinate. The seeds need continual moisture, and for the first year, water the plants to help them establish well. After establishment, mealcup sage will be quite resistant to drought. Clumps can also be divided in the spring.


Common Questions

Q

Can I grow salvia in containers?

A

Yes, smaller varieties are great for containers.

Q

Are salvias good as cut flowers?

A

Yes, they make excellent cut flowers.

Q

Is salvia a good pollinator plant?

A

Yes, salvia attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

Q

Is salvia an annual or perennial?

A

Many varieties are annual and many varieties are perennial. The herb sage is a perennial salvia.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

20 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

White Salvia Is...

Great for center pieces in containers or in mass plantings to make a dramatic color display!

 White Salvia Is...

Salvia Seeds | White Victory

How to Grow

Sow Salvia seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Do not cover the Salvia flower seeds since the seeds need light to germinate. White Salvia seeds need continual moisture, and for the first year, water the Salvia plants to help them establish well. Clumps can also be divided in the spring.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant.
  • Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Salvia Seeds | White Victory

Flower Specifications

Grow white Salvia flowers as annuals in all climates. They are perennials only in frost-free zones.

  • Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
  • Height: 20 inches
  • USDA Zones: 8 - 10
  • Season: Perennial

Salvia (Salvia Farinacea White Victory) - Easily grown from Salvia seeds, this tender perennial has intense white flowers that can form a wonderful backdrop for shorter flowers. White Salvia is great for center pieces in containers or in mass plantings to make a dramatic color display. The white Salvia plant habit is erect but densely branched with multiple spikes of white flowers and silvery-green foliage. Salvia plants are drought and deer resistant yet they attract beneficial insects and hummingbirds. They bring delight to any setting!

How To Grow White Salvia: Sow Salvia seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Do not cover the Salvia flower seeds since the seeds need light to germinate. White Salvia seeds need continual moisture, and for the first year, water the Salvia plants to help them establish well. After estasblishment, they are considered to be drought tolerant. Clumps can also be divided in the spring. Grow white Salvia flowers as annuals in all climates. They are perennials only in frost-free zones.

Common Questions

Q

Can I grow salvia in containers?

A

Yes, smaller varieties are great for containers.

Q

Are salvias good as cut flowers?

A

Yes, they make excellent cut flowers.

Q

Is salvia a good pollinator plant?

A

Yes, salvia attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

Q

Is salvia an annual or perennial?

A

Many varieties are annual and many varieties are perennial. The herb sage is a perennial salvia.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

18 - 28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Long Bloom Season

Salvia will show off its blooms all summer and even into fall, adding lovely color to your garden throughout the growing season.

Long Bloom Season

Delightful Garden Flower

How To Grow

For earlier blooms, start seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds in starter trays and press into the soil, but do not cover: light is required for germination. After the frost season has passed, transplant seedlings into the garden at a spacing of 12-18 inches. Plant in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Seeds can also be sown directly outdoors after frost danger, raking into the soil. Water plentifully in dry weather. Regularly removing spent blooms will promote continuous blooming. If the plant begins to look tired in midsummer, trim it back by 1/3 to revitalize.

  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Plant spacing: 12-18 inches
  • Sowing rate: 3-4 seeds per plant
 Delightful Garden Flower

Plant Information

Pink Sunday salvia is an annual flower that grows in zones 3 through 10 and has an extended bloom season. It makes for an excellent cut flower, but also looks delightful in the landscape or garden.

  • Bloom color: pink
  • Environment: partial shade
  • Height: 18-28 inches
  • Bloom season: summer through fall

Salvia (Salvia Horminum Pink Sunday ) - Many gardeners consider Salvia Horminium to be one of the most garden worthy plants of the sage family. The Salvia Pink Sunday plant is easy-to-grow from flower seed, and it is vigorous, quick growing, nicely branching, and tops out at about 28 inches tall. Pink Sundae Salvia has 1 inch pink flowers grouped in threes which will last all summer long and sometimes clear up until frost season. Pink Sunday Salvia makes a great fresh cut flower and does well dried too as they hold their vivid color. Deadheading keeps fresh blooms coming, but this Salvia will also re-seed, so leave a few spent blooms on the plant to drop Salvia seeds for next season's display.

How To Grow Salvia From Seeds: For earlier blooms, sow Salvia seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow the flower seed in starter trays and press the seed into the soil. Pink Salvia seeds need light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant Salvia seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Or, sow Salvia flower seeds outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and prepare soil by weeding it and loosening it. Lightly rake the flower seeds into the soil and keep the seeds and young Salvia seedlings moist until well-established. Provide plenty of water in dry weather. Salvia plants grow best when provided moist, but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Salvia Flower Care: Removed the spent flower spikes to promote continued blooming. If the Pink Salvia plant begins to look tired in mid-summer, trim it back by 1/3, and it will be re-energized and reward you with more blooming.

Common Questions

Q

Can I grow salvia in containers?

A

Yes, smaller varieties are great for containers.

Q

Are salvias good as cut flowers?

A

Yes, they make excellent cut flowers.

Q

Is salvia a good pollinator plant?

A

Yes, salvia attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

Q

Is salvia an annual or perennial?

A

Many varieties are annual and many varieties are perennial. The herb sage is a perennial salvia.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

18 - 28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

This Salvia Is...

An enduring favorite of the summer cottage garden!

This Salvia Is...

Salvia Seeds | White Swan

How to Grow

For earlier blooms, sow Salvia seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds in starter trays and press the seed into the soil. Salvia flower seed needs light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant the Salvia seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Or, directly sow Salvia seeds outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and prepare soil by loosening it. Lightly rake White Salvia seeds into the soil and keep the seeds and young seedlings moist until well-established.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
  • Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Salvia Seeds | White Swan

Flower Specifications

Provide plenty of water in dry weather. Salvia plants grow best when provided moist, but well-drained soil in a partial shade setting.

  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
  • Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
  • Height: 18 - 28 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 10
  • Season: Annual

Salvia (Salvia Horminum White Swan) - An enduring favorite of the summer cottage garden is readily grown from Salvia seeds. Salvia White Swan features large blooms of pure white and are delicately veined. This lovely annual is also widely known as Clary. This variety of white Salvia has a compact growth and the blooms are well-suited for cutting, and they make excellent dried flowers with everlasting color.

How To Grow Salvia From Seeds: For earlier blooms, sow Salvia seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow Salvia flower seeds in starter trays and press the seed into the soil. Salvia flower seed needs light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant the Salvia seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Or, directly sow Salvia White Swan seeds outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and prepare soil by weeding it and loosening it. Lightly rake White Salvia seeds into the soil and keep the seeds and young seedlings moist until well-established. Provide plenty of water in dry weather. Salvia plants grow best when provided moist, but well-drained soil in a partial shade setting.

Common Questions

Q

Can I grow salvia in containers?

A

Yes, smaller varieties are great for containers.

Q

Are salvias good as cut flowers?

A

Yes, they make excellent cut flowers.

Q

Is salvia a good pollinator plant?

A

Yes, salvia attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

Q

Is salvia an annual or perennial?

A

Many varieties are annual and many varieties are perennial. The herb sage is a perennial salvia.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

6 - 10

HEIGHT

28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue-Purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Grow This Salvia...

For a showy display from early summer up until the beginning of frosts!

Grow This Salvia...

Salvia Seeds | Pratensis Blue

How to Grow

If you want to get an early start, sow these Salvia seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow Salvia Pratensis seeds in starter trays and press the seed into the soil. Meadow Clary seeds need light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant the Salvia seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Give them plenty of water in dry weather. Salvia grow best when provided moist, but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
  • Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Salvia Seeds | Pratensis Blue

Flower Specifications

  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
  • Plant Spacing: 18 inches
  • Height: 28 inches
  • USDA Zones: 6 - 10
  • Season: Perennial

Salvia (Salvia Pratensis) - Grow this showy flower from Salvia seeds, and enjoy a display from early summer up until frosts begin. Also known as Meadow Clary or Meadow Sage, this woody-stemmed  perennial produces sticky spikes of deep, brilliant blue flowers. The re-blooming is most reliable if spent flowers are deadheaded promptly. This Salvia Meadow Sage has wrinkled leaves and forms an upright clump 28 inches tall and 12 inches wide. It is perfect for the mixed border or even a container. Growing Meadow Sage is very rewarding and butterflies and other beneficial insects will adore the Salvia flowers!

If you want to get an early start, sow these Salvia seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow Salvia Pratensis seeds in starter trays and press the seed into the soil. Meadow Clary seeds need light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant the Salvia seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Give them plenty of water in dry weather. Salvia grow best when provided moist, but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

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Common Questions

Q

Can I grow salvia in containers?

A

Yes, smaller varieties are great for containers.

Q

Are salvias good as cut flowers?

A

Yes, they make excellent cut flowers.

Q

Is salvia a good pollinator plant?

A

Yes, salvia attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

Q

Is salvia an annual or perennial?

A

Many varieties are annual and many varieties are perennial. The herb sage is a perennial salvia.

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