Salvia Blue Chill

Common Name:
Blue Chill Salvia

Description:
Blue Chill Salvia (Salvia longispicata × farinacea 'Blue Chill') is a compact, upright perennial celebrated for its profusion of light blue flower spikes that bloom from spring through autumn. Its dark green foliage provides a striking contrast to the icy blue blooms, making it a standout in garden beds, borders, and containers. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Blue Chill is both heat and drought-tolerant once established, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, and a light prune in early spring promotes vigorous new growth. This salvia is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, thereby enhancing garden biodiversity. Its robust nature and extended flowering period make it a valuable addition to both formal and informal garden settings.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Width: 30–45 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Light Blue

• Icy Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Butterfly Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Low Maintenance

• Heat Tolerant

• Aromatic Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)

• Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)

• Gaillardia x grandiflora (Blanket Flower)

• Nepeta faassenii (Catmint)

• Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)