Color Spires® 'Azure Snow' Salvia
Perennial
- Two shade of blue in each bloom!
- Attract pollinators to your garden.
- Easy to grow, deer resistant perennial.
- Zones 3-8, sun, 20" tall x 20" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 30,534
Common name: Perennial salvia, Garden Sage
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 18-20" X 18-20"
Flower color: Violet purple & White
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time:Summer
Features:Rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fragrant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Background, border, cottage gardening, massing, specimen.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun
Water: Dry to average -- Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer, but need regular moisture to encourage this.
Spacing: 2 ft
Fertilizing: None required; if desired, apply a general-purpose garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care needed. Many gardeners allow the spent foliage to stand until spring, and remove it when new growth emerges.
Maintenance & Pruning: Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Is just starting to flowering
So cute my little ( Azure snow)
Like all of the plants I get from GGP, this was beautifully packaged and arrived in perfect condition (though I WISH they’d make it easier to get the plastic off). These salvia are magical…a beautiful true bright blue with white tips. They bloom and bloom and are the absolute favorite of the honeybees. They’ve spread so nicely since last year and truly are a standout in my garden.
Very fast delivery. Plants arrived in great shape.
Well, the plants looked very healthy when I put them in the ground last July! We had a though winter and it appears that only one came back. All other plants i have received wintered over well! Might have to try again.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, but after this timeframe, we cannot be responsible for the condition of your plants. We look forward to helping!
5 of 6 were gorgeous when they arrived. One was broken but I thought it might come back. It hasn’t three of 6 took off after planting. Spendy for quart plants with 50% results
Everything arrived in good health and rrady to plant
Plant was very healthy on arrival and packaged superbly. It has since been planted and is flowering nicely.
Already Blooming
love it
Item arrived very wilted and has not bounced back. The health has declined for this plant quickly even with proper care.
Plants arrived nearly dead and are not doing well.
We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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I water every other day, but it doesn’t seem to be enough. I’m going to use a soaker hose tomorrow. Maybe that will help. Any suggestions?
Oh no, we are sorry to hear the temperatures are so high there! Provide plants with long and slow water that will saturate deep within the soil. That is better than watering for quick bouts and more often, or only wetting the top few inches of soil. Watering during the evening or morning before a heat wave is due to hit is the best time to do so. Providing water well before the peak heat of the day will give them ample time to soak up the water.
If this does not help, remember that you are covered under a 60 day warranty, imply send us a photo of your plant, your order number, and a brief description of the problem within 60 days of receipt of your order. While we do not accept returns, we are happy to issue refunds.
I love this plant. The combination of the purple and white flowers is so pretty
Looked kinda horrible when they arrived. They’re a little better now that they’re planted.
We apologize you received plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, causing issues like this to sometimes occur. Please email pictures of any plant in question to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
The plants aren’t huge when they arrive but they are healthy and survive well. I could not be happier than I am with Great Garden Plants .
It wasn't in a good shape when arrived upon delivery. It has been many weeks since the planting and the plant is still not doing well. This particular item was not a good buy for me.
Hello! I'm sorry to hear your new plant isn't doing well. We offer a 30 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you ever have any issues with your new plants within the first 30 days don't hesitate to reach out to us with pictures at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help you!
Color Spires® 'Azure Snow' Salvia Is this a perennial if planted in a large container? I am in zone 6a.
The rule of thumb is that plants are winter hardy in containers if it is two zones hardier than the zone you live in. For more information on overwintering plants in containers, check out our blog post: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/5-easy-tips-for-protecting-your-potted-plants-this-winter/
I am a zone 8b, when is the best time to plant the azure snow salvia?
Both Spring and Fall are great times to plant! In Fall, you will want to make sure to plant at least 6-8 weeks before possible frost in your area. In Spring, you can plant after the threat of frost has passed, but preferably before it reaches about 85 degrees or higher consecutively.