A multitude of slim, vividly colorful bloomspikes appear on this perennial sage, so tightly packed that they create a solid wall of color in the border.
The dark blue blooms are intensely colorful on small 12-inch plants, blooming in early summer and then repeating their impressive display later in the season.
A stunning source of deep, intense color and slender, upright form, Blue Queen is one of the best salvias we know, attracting butterflies to the garden and eliciting exclamations and double-takes from visitors.
Plant this salvia directly in midsummer for spring bloom, or start the seeds indoors in late winter for first-year bloom.
Not picky about soil, it thrives in bright sun, tolerating drought and often blooming again.