Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’
Perennial | Deep indigo-blue flowers | Full sun | Frost hardy
Quick Facts
Mature size: Approx. 900–1200mm high x 600–800mm wide
Position: Full sun to part shade
Flowering: Late spring through autumn
Flower colour: Deep indigo-blue
Foliage: Fresh green, aromatic
Climate tolerance: Heat and light frost-tolerant once established
Water needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low – light pruning and deadheading
Why You’ll Love It
‘Indigo Spires’ pairs beautifully with yellow Rudbeckias, pink Echinacea, and ornamental grasses for dramatic contrast in sunny borders. Low-maintenance, resilient, and long-flowering, it provides strong vertical presence, pollinator support, and vibrant colour for naturalistic or formal planting schemes.
Planting & Care Tips
Plant in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
Water regularly during establishment, then reduce once settled.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage ongoing bloom.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.
Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.