So Cool Pale Blue Salvia is a compact cultivar of Salvia microphylla bred for cool-season color and extended bloom. This hardy perennial thrives in zones 7 and warmer, growing 24 to 36 inches tall and spreading 18 to 30 inches wide. From June through November, it produces pale blue flowers that attract pollinators while remaining deer-proof, making it a reliable choice for borders, containers, and mixed plantings in full sun.
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Full Sun
Moderate
7-7
36in H x 30in W
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Moderate
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Pale blue flowers bloom continuously from early summer straight through fall frost, a span of six months that few salvias match. The compact, bushy habit stays naturally tidy without constant pruning, and once established, this plant handles drought with ease while still thriving on moderate weekly watering. It's equally at home in the ground or in containers, and deer leave it completely untouched.
So Cool Pale Blue Salvia works as a nectar source in pollinator gardens, a mid-border perennial in mixed beds, and a reliable container specimen for patios and balconies. The long bloom season makes it valuable for extending color into late fall when many garden plants fade.
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