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Mystic Spires Sage

Salvia 'Mystic Spires' is a stunning perennial cultivar prized for its vibrant blue flowers and compact growth habit.
Salvia 'Mystic Spires' is a stunning perennial cultivar prized for its vibrant blue flowers and compact growth habit. This variety is a hybrid of Salvia longispicata and Salvia farinacea, resulting in a plant with tall spikes of flowers that bloom profusely from late spring to fall. 'Mystic Spires' thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil and is ideal for borders, containers, or as a focal point in mixed perennial beds. It attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich blooms and is resistant to deer and rabbits. With its long-lasting flowers and low-maintenance nature, this Salvia cultivar adds beauty and color to garden landscapes, providing months of enjoyment.

Plant Features

Bloom-Heavy Hybrid Salvia
Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ is a stunning perennial known for its vibrant blue flowers and compact growth habit. This hybrid cultivar, a cross between Salvia longispicata and Salvia farinacea, boasts tall spikes of densely packed flowers that bloom profusely from late spring to fall. The long-lasting blooms not only add striking vertical elements and a splash of color to garden landscapes but also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The deep blue flowers, combined with the plant’s compact form, create a visual focal point that enhances the aesthetic appeal of any garden setting.
Versatile Garden Plant
Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil, making it highly versatile for various gardening applications. It is perfect for planting in borders, containers, or as a standout focal point in mixed perennial beds. The plant’s resilience to deer and rabbits adds to its suitability for open garden spaces, while its drought and heat tolerance make it ideal for warmer climates or regions prone to water scarcity. This salvia’s adaptability to different garden settings and conditions makes it an excellent choice for enhancing garden landscapes with minimal maintenance.
Continuous Blooms Add Garden Color
Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ offers multiple uses in garden landscapes due to its attractive features and environmental benefits. It serves as an excellent addition to butterfly gardens or wildlife-friendly landscapes, attracting a variety of pollinators and promoting biodiversity. The plant can be effectively used in flower beds, borders, or container gardens to provide continuous blooms and vibrant color throughout the growing season. Additionally, ‘Mystic Spires’ can be paired with other sun-loving perennials in mixed plantings to create dynamic and visually appealing garden displays. Its long-lasting flowers and resistance to pests make it a valued plant for both aesthetic and ecological purposes in garden designs.
Plant Care
Care Instructions and Tips
Thrives in full sun, which encourages denser foliage and more prolific blooming.
Requires moderate watering. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again to encourage deep root development.
Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil. Can adapt to various soil conditions but performs best with good drainage.
Deadhead to keep the plant looking tidy and to encourage more blooms. Can be cut back in late winter or early spring to promote vigorous new growth.
Produces tall spikes of deep blue flowers from early summer through fall, making it a standout in any garden.

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