Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea 'Indigo Spires' (Indigo Spires Salvia)
Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea (Indigo Spires Salvia) 'Indigo Spires' blue flower with water droplets
Botanical name: Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea
Common name: Indigo Spires Salvia
Cultivar: Indigo Spires
Family: Lamiaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 5-9
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsLong spikes of deep indigo blue, tubular flowers are borne continuously from spring to frost on this vigorous perennial Salvia. Salvia 'Indigo Spires' is a cross between Salvia longispicata and Salvia farinacea. The plant was discovered as a chance hybrid at the Huntington Botanical Gardens, growing near the presumed parent plants.
Similar plants: Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea 'Indigo Spires' (Indigo Spires Salvia)
- Salvia argentea (Silver Sage)
- Salvia aurea (Brown Salvia)
- Salvia coccinea (Red Salvia)
- Salvia discolor (Andean Sage)
- Salvia dolomitica (South African Sage)
- Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage)
- Salvia farinacea (Mealy Sage)
- Salvia guaranitica (Anise-scented Sage)
- Salvia hispanica (Chia)
- Salvia lanceolata (Rusty Sage)
Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea (Indigo Spires Salvia) 'Indigo Spires' flower with blue vertical petals
Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea (Indigo Spires Salvia) 'Indigo Spires' with deep blue flower spikes
Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea (Indigo Spires Salvia) 'Indigo Spires' purple flower spike with green leaves
Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea (Indigo Spires Salvia) 'Indigo Spires' purple flower bud with textured leaves
Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea (Indigo Spires Salvia) 'Indigo Spires' blue flower spikes near green leaves.
Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea (Indigo Spires Salvia) 'Indigo Spires' blue flower spike
Salvia longispicata x Salvia farinacea (Indigo Spires Salvia) 'Indigo Spires' deep blue flowers on long stems.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/salvia_indigo_spires.htm