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Salvia SALLYFUN™ Blue Lagoon
Salvia SALLYFUN™ Blue Lagoon
Salvia SALLYFUN™ Blue Lagoon

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Salvia SALLYFUN™ Blue Lagoon

(SALLYFUN™ Blue Lagoon Sage) You can expect early and long bloom from SALLYFUN™ ‘Blue Lagoon', a dwarf border sage with dense, aromatic foliage. Its spikes of deep violet-blue flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Common name This is the non-scientific name used for a plant. A plant may have several common names, depending on the gardener's location. To further confuse the matter, a common name may be shared by several completely different plants. At Flowers by the Sea, we rely on the scientific name to identify our plants and avoid confusion. SALLYFUN™ Blue Lagoon Sage
USDA Zones The U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones indicate the temperature zones where a plant is likely to thrive. It is determined by the average annual winter minimum temperature. Actual winter temperatures may be higher or lower than the average. 8 - 11
Size (h/w/fh) The anticipated mature size of the plant: Height, Width & Flower Height. 18"/24"/24"
Exposure This is the average amount of sunlight that a plant needs to thrive. Generally, full sun exposure is 6 or more hours of direct sun daily while partial shade is less than 4 hours of sun or dappled shade all day. Plants may tolerate more sunlight in cooler climates and need afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Full sun to partial shade
Soil type This is the kind of soil that a plant needs to thrive. Most plants require a well-drained soil that allows the water to soak into the soil without becoming soggy. Sandy and clay soils can be improved by digging in compost to improve drainage. Rich and well drained
Water needs Plants have specific water requirements. Water loving means the plant needs regular watering to keep the soil moist. Average generally indicates applying 1 inch of water per week, or watering when the soil is dry to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. One inch of water is equal to 5 gallons per square yard of soil surface. Average
Container plant? "Yes" indicates that this plant can be successfully grown as a container plant. Yes
Hummingbird plant? Hummingbirds have been observed regularly feeding from this plant's flowers. Yes
Mature height The mature height of this plant in average conditions. 1 to 2 feet
Mature spread The mature width of this plant in average conditions. 1 to 2 feet
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This plant is easy to grow in a variety of conditions.
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(SALLYFUN™ Blue Lagoon Sage) You can expect early and long bloom from SALLYFUN™ ‘Blue Lagoon', a dwarf border sage with dense, aromatic foliage. Its spikes of deep violet-blue flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, but aren’t particularly tasty to deer.

Developed in Israel by Danziger, this compact and uniformly flowered sage is a cultivar of Salvia farinacea, which is native to Texas, New Mexico, and northern Mexico and is also known as Mealycup Sage. The common name refers to the floury look of the calyxes cupping the species’ flowers.

SALLYFUN™ ‘Blue Lagoon' is perennial in areas with moderate winter temperatures and a fine annual elsewhere. In addition to being an excellent choice for lining pathways or bordering flowerbeds, it’s lovely for close-up viewing in containers.

Plant Blue Lagoon Sage in rich, well-drained soil or potting mix fertilized about once a month. Provide average watering depending on local rainfall. It grows well in exposures ranging from full sun to partial shade and handles heat and summer humidity well. 

Due to its long, reliable bloom and adaptability, Salvia farinacea is popular nationwide. FBTS selects only the prettiest and toughest cultivars, and that includes SALLYFUN™ ‘Blue Lagoon'.