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Salvia x 'Elk Blue Note'
Salvia x 'Elk Blue Note'
Salvia x 'Elk Blue Note'

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Salvia x 'Elk Blue Note'

(Elk Blue Note Sage) In Europe and Australia there is a popular and widely used seed grown Salvia variety called 'Blue Note'. Our offering, 'Elk Blue Note', is the result of several generations of careful breeding and selection.

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. Elk Blue Note 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. 7 - 9
Size (h/w/fh) The anticipated mature size of the plant: Height, Width & Flower Height. 24"/36"/36"
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
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. 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. 2 to 3 feet
Mature spread The mature width of this plant in average conditions. 2 to 3 feet
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This plant is easy to grow in a variety of conditions.
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(Elk Blue Note Sage) In Europe and Australia there is a popular and widely used seed grown Salvia variety called 'Blue Note'. Our offering, 'Elk Blue Note', is the result of several generations of careful breeding and selection. Starting with several seed lots of 'Blue Note' we have worked to produce a distinctive and beautiful clonal variety we call 'Elk Blue Note'.  Unlike those plants grown from seed, it is reliable in habit and floral display.  We are proud to release this new variety for 2018.

The olive green leaves of this sun-lover are small and hard, and the plant is densely branching.  It resembles some of the wild collected Salvia greggii varieties but is quite distinct and cannot be referred to as a member of this species.  It does best in full sun, where it stays  compact and tidy.  The true blue flowers are displayed on wiry stems above the foliage.  It blooms on and off throughout the season, and appreciated shearing back after a flowering flush.

'Elk Blue Note' grows into a medium size dome, as much as three feet across and two feet tall.  It stands out in foliage and flower color in a mixed group of Autumn, Jame and Mountain Sage types.  It is tough enoug to use as a large scale groundcover that can stand sun, heat and abuse.

New and exclusive for 2018.