Salvia (Salvia Horminum Blue Monday)
These annuals are easily grown from Salvia seeds, and they provide vivid color that lasts from summer through fall. Also known as Salvia Horminum Clary, this annual Blue Salvia plant is native to an area extending from the Mediterranean to Crimea and into Iran.
Salvia Blue Monday quickly grows up to 28 inches tall and about 12 inches wide. The brilliant purple-blue flowers last well as cut flowers or dried flowers. The plant prefers loose soil, good drainage, moderate water, and mostly sunny locations.
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 18 - 28 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Blue
Environment: Partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Salvia Horminum
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press it into the soil
Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
Quantity: 50 Blue Monday Salvia Seeds