Salvia nemorosa Blue Hills

Common Name:
Woodland Sage 'Blue Hills'

Description:
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hills' is a compact herbaceous perennial celebrated for its masses of soft lavender-blue flower spikes that appear from late spring through summer. The upright blooms rise above neat clumps of aromatic green foliage, creating a colourful and pollinator-friendly display in borders, cottage gardens, and mass plantings. Compared to darker purple salvias, 'Blue Hills' offers a softer pastel appearance that blends beautifully with both cool and warm-toned garden palettes. Regular deadheading encourages repeat flowering and helps maintain a tidy habit throughout the season. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and shows good drought tolerance once established.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 40–60 cm
Width: 40–50 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Lavender blue
Soft violet-blue

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Drought Tolerant
Herbaceous
Perennial
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans, dogs, and cats.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Nepeta
Achillea
Echinacea
Gaura
Perovskia
Verbena bonariensis
Ornamental grasses