This herbaceous perennial has an upright rounded-bushy habit with broad lanced-shaped mid-green toothed leaves. The purple-blue tube-shaped flowers appear in a tall raceme from mid-summer to early autumn. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 10 

Salvia x superba is a cross between Salvia nemorosa x Salvia sylvestris. It will tolerate most well drained moist fertile soils in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant. 

This reliable perennial shrub is grown for its compact habit and its profuse flowering. It is used as a specimen or in group plantings in small to large gardens as a low border. It establishes from division in 1 to 2 years and can be grown in patio pots or planter boxes. During winter there is no need to lift the clump but it should be mulched in cold climates and is suitable for coastal regions. ID 1591

Salvia (SAL-vee-uh) x superba (su-PER-bah)

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family