Indigo Spires

Scientific Name:
Salvia 'Indigo Spires'

Common Names:
Indigo Spires salvia

Lighting Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade

Height:
3-5 feet 

Width:
3-5 feet 

Seasonal Interest:
Blooms from late spring to fall with long spikes of deep indigo-blue flowers

Winter Look:
Dies back to the ground 

Drought Tolerance:
High once established

Deer Resistance:
High

Attracts:
Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Hardiness Zones:
Zones 7-11

Soil Requirements:
Well-drained soil; tolerant of poor soil conditions

pH Range:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Native To:
Hybrid origin (likely cross between Salvia longispicata and Salvia farinacea)

Potential Disease Issues:
Generally pest and disease-resistant, but can occasionally face root rot in poorly drained soil

Notes:
Vigorous grower with continuous blooms; pruning can encourage bushier growth and more flowering.