Salvia nemorosa 'New Dimension Blue' is a compact long blooming perennial prized for its vivid spikes of deep violet blue flowers and neat mounded habit. A magnet for pollinators, it adds bold vertical texture to garden beds and containers. Its aromatic gray green foliage and tidy structure make it a dependable performer in sunny borders with well drained soils.
Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 10 - 12 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Average to sandy well drained soils
Watering Needs: Low once established
Deer Resistance: Avoided by deer and rabbits due to fragrant foliage
Native Status
Salvia nemorosa is native to Europe and western Asia. The 'New Dimension Blue' cultivar was developed for garden performance and compact form.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts a wide range of bees including honeybees, bumblebees, and native solitary species like leafcutter bees.
Butterflies
- Visited by Painted Ladies, Swallowtails, and other nectar seeking butterflies for its long lasting flowers.
Beneficial Insects
- Draws predatory hoverflies and parasitic wasps that help manage garden pests.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space plants 12 - 15 in apart for dense edging and uninterrupted floral display.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for sunny borders, pollinator strips, containers, and as a colorful edging for herb or rock gardens.
Companion Plants
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Wispy silver blue texture complements the vertical form and bold coloring of Salvia.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' - Feathery yellow flowers brighten the base and contrast the deep violet spikes.
- Achillea millefolium 'Moonshine' - Flat clusters of sulfur yellow flowers harmonize with Salvia’s upright shape and attract similar pollinators.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' - Deep purple flowers and aromatic foliage echo the tones of Salvia while thriving in similar dry conditions.
- Stachys byzantina (Lambs Ear) - Silvery leaves add contrast in texture and color grounding the brighter flower tones above.