Salvia Seeds - Blue Victory
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 8 - 10
Height: 20 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Blue
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Salvia Farinacea
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68 - 75F
Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
Care & Maintenance: Sage




Blue Salvia grows well in lean to average soil and prefers slightly dry soil that is well drained. Fertilize only as needed. They will bloom continuously in warm weather and survive light freezes. Afternoon shade is appreciated in very hot areas, and it prolongs the life of the plant which may last several years. In ideal conditions, plants may last up to 5 years. As an added benefit, Salvias are generally deer resistant!
Sow Salvia seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Do not cover the flower seeds since they need light to germinate. The seeds need continual moisture, and for the first year, water the plants to help them establish well. After establishment, mealcup sage will be quite resistant to drought. Clumps can also be divided in the spring.
Friend to the Pollinators
Salvia is a favorite of pollinators like hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees!

Salvia Seeds | Blue Victory
How to Grow
Sow Salvia seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Do not cover the flower seeds since they need light to germinate. The seeds need continual moisture, and for the first year, water the plants to help them establish well. Clumps can also be divided in the spring.
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Flower Specifications
This Salvia is often a highlight of annual flower gardens and well-loved for its clean foliage and long spikes of blue all summer and fall.
- Height: 20 inches
- USDA Zones: 8 - 10
- Season: Perennial