Blue Bedder Sage (Salvia farinacea) is a hardy perennial known for its vivid blue flower spikes and long blooming season. Ideal for garden borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, this plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while adding vibrant color to your garden.
Fast-growing and low-maintenance, Blue Bedder Sage thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Its upright habit and dense foliage make it excellent for mass plantings, flower beds, and mixed borders.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Salvia farinacea seeds
- Produces vibrant blue flower spikes for extended bloom
- Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
- Hardy, low-maintenance perennial
- Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings
- Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
- Excellent for cut flowers and ornamental landscaping
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Salvia farinacea
- Common Name (US): Blue Bedder Sage
- Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous
- Flower Color: Vivid blue
- Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
- Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)
- Spread: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
- Bloom Season: Late spring to early fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Temperature Range: 60–85°F (16–29°C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10
- Days to Germination: 10–21 days
- Seed Depth: Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover deeply
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Moderate
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Easy
- Uses: Borders, containers, mass plantings, pollinator gardens, cut flowers
Planting Guide
- When to Sow: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost passes.
- Seed Depth: Lightly press seeds on soil surface; do not cover deeply.
- Germination: Maintain 65–75°F (18–24°C); expect 10–21 days to sprout.
- Light: Full sun for vibrant blooms and compact growth.
- Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; reduce after establishment.
- Transplanting: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart outdoors once frost risk has passed.
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; divide clumps every few years if overcrowded.
