Salvia pratensis 'Rhapsody in Blue' - 2026

Salvia pratensis 'Rhapsody in Blue' is a clump-forming perennial with aromatic green foliage and tall spikes of vivid blue flowers with purple calyces. Blooming from late spring into early summer, it provides striking colour and structure in wildflower meadows, borders, and wildlife-friendly gardens. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing ecological value. The upright, bushy habit makes it ideal for mixed borders, naturalistic planting schemes, and low-maintenance summer displays.

It thrives in full sun in well-drained, moderately fertile soil and is low-maintenance, benefiting from occasional deadheading to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. Non-native to the UK, it is valued for its intense flower colour, pollinator-friendly nature, and ability to provide long-lasting visual impact in perennial and meadow-style plantings.