Oxford Blue – Heirloom Salvia Seed

Description

The Oxford Blue Heirloom Salvia Seed offers an exquisite variety of this beloved perennial, known for its rich, deep blue flowers and elegant growth habit. This heirloom variety stands out with its striking color and long-lasting blooms, making it a perfect addition to any garden. Ideal for attracting pollinators, including bees and butterflies, the Oxford Blue Salvia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, adding vertical interest and a pop of color to flower beds, borders, and containers. With minimal maintenance and a long bloom period, this Salvia variety is perfect for gardeners looking for a low-care, high-reward plant.

Features:

• Flower Color: Deep, vibrant blue flowers that create a striking contrast against green foliage, adding a calming and sophisticated touch to your garden
• Flower Shape: Spikes of tubular flowers that are attractive to pollinators and provide long-lasting beauty throughout the growing season
• Plant Type: Perennial, offering reliable blooms year after year, returning every spring
• Height: Grows to 24-36 inches (60-90 cm), making it ideal for adding height and structure to garden beds, borders, and containers
• Sunlight Requirement: Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and flowering
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a slightly alkaline to neutral pH
• Bloom Time: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, providing consistent color and interest through the growing season
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, contributing to the biodiversity and health of your garden
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow with minimal care requirements, only needing occasional watering and deadheading to promote continuous blooms
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, this Salvia variety is drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for low-water gardens

Specifications:

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, heirloom seeds that are open-pollinated for reliable and healthy growth
• Packet Size: Available in various packet sizes, perfect for both small and large planting projects
• Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 10-14 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C) with consistent moisture
• Seedling Care: Keep soil consistently moist during germination; once seedlings are established, water deeply but infrequently to prevent overwatering
• Plant Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth
• Hardiness Zone: Best suited for USDA zones 4-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates
• Mature Size: Reaches a height of 24-36 inches (60-90 cm) with a spread of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

The Oxford Blue Heirloom Salvia Seed is an excellent choice for gardeners who appreciate both beauty and practicality. Its stunning blue blooms, pollinator-friendly nature, and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions make it a standout addition to any garden or landscape. Whether you’re planting it for its aesthetic value or to support beneficial insects, this Salvia variety will surely impress.