Victoria Blue Salvia Seed

Product ID:1775.111775

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Salvia farinacea

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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125 - 130 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Tender Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Ideal for Drying and Crafts Ideal for Drying and Crafts
Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Grows Well in Containers Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Ideal for Drying and Crafts

Victoria Blue Salvia Seed

Product ID:1775.111775

Dense 5–8", deep-blue spikes bloom summer to frost.

A bit shorter, a week later to flower, and a deeper blue than Gruppenblau. Uniform plants tolerate heat, humidity, and poor soils. Well-suited for mass plantings. Strong, thin stems are harvested fresh or dried when bottom 3–4 flowers open. Also known as mealycup sage and mealy-cup sage. Tender perennial in Zones 8–10.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 18–24"
  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • Avg. 23,800 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Salvia farinacea

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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125 - 130 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Tender Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Ideal for Drying and Crafts Ideal for Drying and Crafts
Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Grows Well in Containers Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Ideal for Drying and Crafts

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

5-12 days at 75-78°F (24-26°C)

SOWING:

Transplant - Sow 6-8 weeks before planting out. Gently press seed 1/4" deep into soil but do not cover, as light is required for germination. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seed. Harden off and transplant out after danger of frost. Direct seed - Sow in clumps of 3-4 seeds, 1/4" deep.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun/Part Shade.

PLANT HEIGHT:

18-24".

PLANT SPACING:

10-14".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 8-10.

HARVEST:

For harvest either as a fresh or dried flower, harvest when the bottom 3–4 flowers have opened. Hang to dry.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average soil.

USES:

Long-lasting cut flower, and can also be dried. Excellent in beds, borders, containers, and planted en masse.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Salvia farinacea.

ALTERNATE NAMES:

Mealy blue sage, mealy sage, mealycup sage, blue salvia.

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