Sage 'New Dimension Blue'
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
· Hardiness Zones: 5-8
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Height: 8-10 inches
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Spread: 10-16 inches
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Bloom Time: June to August
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Bloom: dark, violet-blue spikes
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Light: sun to part
shade
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Soil: average,
well-drained; prefers moist gravelly or sandy soils
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Moisture: dry to medium;
drought tolerant
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Use: perennial
borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, wild gardens or along paths;
attracts bees and butterflies
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Care: remove faded
flowers to encourage additional blooming; cut back hard to basal growth if
foliage diminishes as summer progresses
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Concerns: no serious
insect problems; some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot and rust
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Native to: hybrid cultivar
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Notes: New Dimensions
produces the richest and deepest flower colors of any salvia grown from seed;
ovate green leaves are aromatic when bruised; salt tolerant
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Pollinator Garden C161
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