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Gentian Sage - Salvia patens Picture Gallery

Whether you need landscaping ideas for front yard or back, Salvia patens soothes yet commands the eye. These Gentian Sages, best known for their true blues, also command hummingbirds. The birds seek them out for rich nectar, especially when they are part of a broader color palette including red Salvias.

Although the popularity of the species is primarily based on its true blue varieties, other types include whites, pale blues and pinks. Compact dwarf species are also available and are spreading the species popularity to shady patios.

A number of Salvia patens are full sun plants, but all thrive in partial shade. Give them rich, well-drained soil and water regularly. They are among the best container plants, but also look lovely as borders, path edging and groundcovers. This list contains species for sun or shade as well as a full range of colors.


Properties for plants in the Gentian Sage - Salvia patens Picture Gallery
Name Mature height Mature width Flower color Bract color Exposure
Salvia patens 'Blue Angel' 1 to 2 feet 1 to 2 feet Not yet defined * Not yet defined * Partial shade
Salvia patens 'White Trophy' 1 to 2 feet 1 to 2 feet Pure White Strong Yellowish Green Partial shade
Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue' 2 to 3 feet 2 to 3 feet Light Blue Strong Yellowish Green Full sun to partial shade
Salvia patens 'Patio Sky Blue' 1 foot or less 1 foot or less Not yet defined * Not yet defined * Partial shade
Salvia patens 'Patio Deep Blue' 1 foot or less 1 foot or less Not yet defined * Not yet defined * Partial shade
Salvia patens 'Patio Rose' 1 foot or less 1 foot or less Not yet defined * Not yet defined * Partial shade
Salvia patens 'Large Form' 3 to 4 feet 3 to 4 feet Not yet defined * Not yet defined * Partial shade
Salvia patens 'Oxford Blue' 2 to 3 feet 2 to 3 feet Vivid Purplish Blue Strong Yellowish Green Partial shade
Salvia patens 'Pink Ice' 1 to 2 feet 1 to 2 feet Not yet defined * Not yet defined * Partial shade
Salvia patens 'De flores gigantes' 4 to 5 feet 2 to 3 feet Deep Purplish Blue Strong Yellowish Green Full sun to partial shade
Salvia patens 'Chilcombe' 1 to 2 feet 1 to 2 feet Brilliant Violet Strong Yellowish Green Partial shade
Salvia patens 'Guanajuato Seed Strain' 2 to 3 feet 2 to 3 feet Not yet defined * Not yet defined * Full sun to partial shade
Salvia patens 'Dot's Delight Seed Strain' 2 to 3 feet 2 to 3 feet Not yet defined * Not yet defined * Full sun to partial shade
* We have not yet defined this plants colors