Salvia Seeds – Farinacea Deep Blue

Salvia Farinacea Deep Blue Seeds offer a reliable, garden-friendly option for growers who want vibrant blue flower spikes that attract beneficial pollinators. Known for their long blooming season and resilience, these seeds are ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, and container planting. The plants thrive in warm climates, tolerate heat well, and produce striking blooms that add depth and color to any landscape. This organic variety grows uniformly and performs well in both home gardens and professional landscapes.

Features

• Produces rich deep-blue flower spikes with long-lasting blooms

• Organic seed variety suitable for sustainable gardening

• Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance growth habit

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

• Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners

Specifications

Botanical Name: Salvia farinacea
Common US Name: Salvia Seeds
Seed Type: Annual/Perennial (tender perennial grown as annual in cooler regions)
Bloom Color: Deep Blue
Growth Habit: Upright, compact
Height: 18–24 inches
Germination Time: 10–20 days
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water Requirement: Moderate

Season & Planting

• Planting Season: Spring

• Sowing Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–March)

• Transplant Outdoors: After last frost (March–April depending on zone)

• Outdoor Sowing: After frost danger has passed

Climate & Zones

• USDA Zones: 7–10 as perennial; grown as annual in Zones 3–6

• Blooming Months: Late spring to early fall (May–September)

Spacing

• Plant Spacing: 10–12 inches

• Row Spacing: 12–18 inches

Uses

• Garden beds, borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, cut-flower displays, and container planting