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Salvia ColorSpires 'Azure Snow'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting vibrant, pollinator-friendly color.
Salvia ColorSpires® 'Azure Snow' offers stunning bicolored blooms of deep violet-blue and white, rising above neatly mounded foliage. This perennial is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, and its lightly scented foliage adds to its appeal. It thrives in full sun and tolerates drought and heat, making it a low-maintenance choice for borders, beds, or containers. With a mature height and spread of about 20 inches, it's ideal for mass planting or as a vertical element in mixed arrangements. This variety is suitable for zones 3-8 and requires moist, well-drained soil.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
831
/ 2989
#831 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-17%
Below average
SKU
25885
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting color throughout the warmer months
- Designers looking for high-contrast, eye-catching floral accents
- Conservationists aiming to support local pollinators and hummingbirds
Who should skip it
- Owners of shaded gardens with limited direct sunlight
- Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance, hands-off plant varieties
- Residents in humid climates lacking optimal airflow
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Consistent color display from late spring through the end of summer.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden beds.
Drought Resilience
Handles heat and dry spells with minimal supplemental watering required.
Maintenance Ease
An unfussy perennial that thrives with very little hands-on care.
Visual Impact
Striking bicolored violet and white spikes provide high-contrast garden interest.
Versatility
Compact growth habit works equally well in containers or garden borders.
Key Specs
SKU
25885
Genus
Salvia
Species
hybrid
Variety
'Azure Snow'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
20 in
Mature Width
20 in
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Features
- Long-lasting, multi-season bloom performance
- Bicolored violet-blue and white flowers
- Pleasantly scented blooms
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Tolerates drought and heat
- Unfussy about soil conditions
- Suitable for borders and containers
- Upright growth habit
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliable performance of the Salvia 'Azure Snow'. The plant exhibits remarkable vigor, establishing quickly and producing abundant, striking spires of blue and white flowers throughout the season. Gardeners frequently highlight the ease of cultivation, noting its resilience and ability to thrive in various climates, making it a highly dependable addition to perennial borders. This strong performance translates directly into excellent perceived value.
Know before you buy
Since 'Azure Snow' reaches a mature width of 20 inches, you should space them approximately 18 to 20 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and a full, cohesive look.
This variety is hardy in zones 3 through 8, meaning it is quite cold-tolerant and capable of surviving winter temperatures down to -40°F in the coldest zones.
While it prefers moist, well-drained soil, 'Azure Snow' is heat and drought-tolerant once established. You will only need to provide supplemental water during extended dry spells.
Yes, its compact 20-inch size makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix.
You can expect a long-lasting display from late spring through late summer. The plant is known for its multi-season performance, providing consistent color for several months.
While not strictly necessary, removing spent flower spikes can help keep the plant looking tidy and may encourage a cleaner appearance throughout the growing season.
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