Annuals > Salvia > Salvia longispicata x farinacea > Salvia longispicata x farinacea 'Playin' the Blues'
Salvia longispicata x farinacea
'Playin' the Blues'
Playin' the Blues Sage
Origin: Bred by Proven Winners®.
| Family |
| Lamiaceae |
| Genus |
| Salvia |
| Species |
| longispicata x farinacea |
| Cultivar |
| 'Playin' the Blues' |
| Category |
| Annuals |
| Tradmarked Name |
| Playin' the Blues™ |
| Patent Number |
| USPP 18,054, Can 2,941 |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7a - 10b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7a + |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 - H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -18 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0 - 40 |
| Height |
| 120 cm |
| Spread |
| 75 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A sterile flowering plant that is especially attractive to bees. |
| Landscape |
| Perfect for flower beds or along walkways. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun in a moderate to moist soil with regular watering and fertilizing for best colour. |
| Shape |
| Upright habit. |
| Pests |
| Bacteria such as Botrytis, Pythium and Rhizoctonia may be a problem, as well as insects such as aphids, thirps, gnats and whiteflies. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are dark green. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are blue-purple, and bloom continuously throughout the season. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Sterile seeds, must be propagated through softwood cuttings. |
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