Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

Gorgeous blue mini-spires, the Sensation Sky Blue Salvia (Salvia nemorosa 'Florsalsbu') is a cool-hued beauty bred for impact and compactness. This perennial is also known as Meadow Sage, renowned for long-lasting blooms and pollinator appeal! Its soft sky-blue flower spikes appear from late spring to early summer, with the potential for a second flush if deadheaded.

Come bloom time, it sends up vertical stalks studded in masses of soft lavender-blue flowers, attracting hummingbirds and bees like magnets! When the flowers fade, the calyces still offer texture and color for weeks.

Its habit is neat and mounded, forming a dense clump of gray-green, wrinkled, long, and tapering leaves. Come fall, foliage may turn golden-green before going dormant—then back it comes in spring, bigger and better!

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Key Features

• Compact, dwarf Salvia with soft sky-blue flower spikes
  Blooms in late spring; reblooms with deadheading
• Stays under 12 inches tall and wide
• Aromatic, textured foliage deters deer and rabbits
• Cold-hardy and drought tolerant
• Pollainator magnet!

Landscaping Uses

Sensation Sky Blue Salvia forms a tidy, upright clump, perfect for small-scale landscapes and containers. With its upright form, aromatic foliage, and tidy size, it's perfect for borders, rock gardens, or containers. This dwarf cultivar stays put at under 12-14 inches tall and wide, so there's no flopping or staking required.

• Edging along sunny garden borders or walkways
• Low-growing Pollinator Garden accents
• Xeriscapes and perfect for Rock Gardens
• Colorful front-of-border accents
• Potted combinations on patios or balconies

Care and Maintenance

This herbaceous perennial dies back in winter and comes roaring back every spring with even more vigor. Sensation Sky Blue Salvia is as low-maintenance as they come.

Hailing from European meadows and woodlands, Salvia nemorosa and its cultivars, like Sensation Sky Blue, are members of the Mint family (Lamiaceae). This Salvia cousin thrives in USDA Zones 5-9 and is prized for its deer resistance, drought tolerance, and tidy growth. It also tolerates clay and urban soil conditions with minimal fuss!

• Planting Time: Best in spring or early fall
• Sun Needs: Full sun - needs 6+ hours of direct sunlight per day
• Soil Needs: Well-drained; tolerant of clay, loam, and sand. Salvia dislikes soggy soil
• Moisture Needs: Moderate to low once established
• Arborist Mulch: A 3–4 inch layer of bark mulch or arborist chips helps retain moisture and control weeds, while compost enriches soil
• Fertilization Needs: Light feeder; a spring dose of compost usually suffices
• Pruning Info: Deadhead after first bloom to encourage reblooming; cut back hard in fall or early spring
• Special Needs/Perks/Growing Tips:
• Rabbit and deer-resistant
• Disease and pest-resistant
• Extremely cold hardy
• Handles clay soil, pollution, heat, and humidity with ease
• Division Info: Divide every 3–4 years in spring if needed

A Sky-High Performer in a Compact Package

The Sensation Sky Blue Salvia might be short in stature, but it delivers sky-high impact in the garden. From its fragrant foliage to its reblooming flowers and rugged adaptability, it's a must-have for pollinator lovers and tidy garden designers alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sensation Sky Blue Salvia a perennial?
Yes, it's a hardy herbaceous perennial that returns each spring!

How tall does Sensation Sky Blue Salvia grow?
It reaches just 12-14 inches tall, making it ideal for borders and containers.

Does Sensation Sky Blue Salvia rebloom?
Yes, with deadheading it, it often reblooms later in the summer.

Is it deer resistant?
Yes, its aromatic foliage repels deer and rabbits.

Can I grow it in containers?
Absolutely—it's perfect for pots, window boxes, and patio planters.

Does it tolerate poor soils or clay?
Yes, Salvia handles clay and rocky soils as long as drainage is good.

What kind of pollinators does it attract?
Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are all drawn to its nectar-rich blooms.

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