Salvia -
Blue Victoria :
The Blue Victoria
Salvia, 'Salvia
farinacea, is native
to Texas and New
Mexico. Lovely
spikes of deep
purple-blue flowers
cover this dwarf
variety. The 1/2
inch long flowers
are clustered
densely along
upright stems which
rise above the
foliage. Blue
Victoria Salvias
bloom summer through
fall. Place this
flower in full sun
and in average well
drained garden soil
for best results.
Blue Victoria
Salvias require
moisture but not too
much. The ideal soil
condition is
slightly dry. Do not
over water or over
fertilize. Over
fertilization causes
more vegetative
growth and less
flowers. More
flowers will be
produced if the
plants are
deadheaded often.
Plant 2 weeks after
the last frost where
the Blue Victoria is
an annual.
