How to Grow Salvia Victoria Blue
Salvia splendens 'Victoria Blue'
Your complete guide to growing Salvia Victoria Blue.
📷 Wikipedia: Salvia splendensWhen to Plant Salvia Victoria Blue
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Salvia Victoria Blue
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting bees
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural contrast
Similar growing conditions, repels pests, and attracts pollinators
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels many pests and attracts beneficial predatory insects
Deters cabbage moths and carrot flies, shares drought tolerance
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects, complementary bloom colors
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Aggressive spreading habit competes for space and nutrients
