Salvia patens | Gentian Sage
DESCRIPTION
Salvia patens, commonly known as gentian sage, is renowned for its vivid, true-blue flowers that appear in late spring and continue blooming well into autumn. The tubular flowers grow in pairs along slender stems, creating a lively display that adds vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and containers. The intense blue hue is rarely seen in garden plants, making this salvia a standout choice for adding a cool-toned contrast.
Native to the mountainous regions of central Mexico, Salvia patens thrives in sunny locations where it can flourish throughout the growing season. Its lush, green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the showy blossoms, and the plant is known to attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing its appeal in pollinator-friendly gardens. Salvia patens is often used to create striking combinations with warm-toned flowers or to add depth and variety to mixed plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Salvia patens, commonly known as gentian sage, is renowned for its vivid, true-blue flowers that appear in late spring and continue blooming well into autumn. The tubular flowers grow in pairs along slender stems, creating a lively display that adds vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and containers. The intense blue hue is rarely seen in garden plants, making this salvia a standout choice for adding a cool-toned contrast.
Native to the mountainous regions of central Mexico, Salvia patens thrives in sunny locations where it can flourish throughout the growing season. Its lush, green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the showy blossoms, and the plant is known to attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing its appeal in pollinator-friendly gardens. Salvia patens is often used to create striking combinations with warm-toned flowers or to add depth and variety to mixed plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Salvia patens, commonly known as gentian sage, is renowned for its vivid, true-blue flowers that appear in late spring and continue blooming well into autumn. The tubular flowers grow in pairs along slender stems, creating a lively display that adds vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and containers. The intense blue hue is rarely seen in garden plants, making this salvia a standout choice for adding a cool-toned contrast.
Native to the mountainous regions of central Mexico, Salvia patens thrives in sunny locations where it can flourish throughout the growing season. Its lush, green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the showy blossoms, and the plant is known to attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing its appeal in pollinator-friendly gardens. Salvia patens is often used to create striking combinations with warm-toned flowers or to add depth and variety to mixed plantings.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 18-24 inches tall
Width: 12-18 inches wide
Foliage color: Mid-green, heart-shaped leaves
Flower color: Deep, intense blue
Bloom time: Midsummer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadheading encourages continuous blooming
Growing zone: USDA Zones 8-10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and beesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
