Big Blue Salvia interspecific

Big Blue is a vigorous interspecific salvia grown for upright spikes of blue flowers and a long summer display. Ball identifies the selection as PAS1246577, a cross of Salvia longispicata and S. farinacea, and describes it as heat tolerant and useful in pollinator plantings. ## Growing Set it in full sun for strongest flowering; Ball also notes tolerance of dappled or partial sun. Plants reach about 24–36 inches tall and 18–20 inches wide. Use it toward the back of a sunny border or in a large container. Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and the plant tolerates heat and dry conditions once established. Source: [Ball FloraPlant Big Blue information](https://info.ballseed.com/WEBTRACKPLANTINFO.ASPX?PHID=054900001000552&env=P). ## Maintenance Provide moderate water during establishment and extended dry weather, while allowing excess water to drain. Trim spent stems to keep the plant tidy and remove damaged growth as needed.