{"product_id":"salvia-nemorosa-lyrical-blues-meadow-sage","title":"Salvia nemorosa 'Lyrical Blues' – Meadow Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Lyrical Blues'\u003c\/strong\u003e – Meadow Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLyrical Blues forms a sturdy mound of gray-green foliage topped with upright spikes of deep violet-blue flowers opening from dark burgundy buds. This compact selection, also known as 'Balyriclu', brings rich color to sunny borders, edging, containers, and mass plantings while attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its main display begins in late spring and early summer; trimming spent flower spikes encourages repeat bloom. Plant in well-drained soil, water regularly during establishment, and provide supplemental water in extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbaceous perennial with a compact, upright flowering habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep violet-blue flowers with dark burgundy buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray-green foliage and sturdy mounding growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat tolerant and moderately drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for borders, edging, containers, mass planting, and cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faded flower spikes to encourage repeat blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 22–24 in | Spread: 22–24 in\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Full sun | Water: Moderate; less once established, supplemental water in extreme heat\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: Late spring–summer, with repeat bloom after trimming | Bloom color: Deep violet-blue\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone: 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russian River Rootworks","offers":[{"title":"1 Gal","offer_id":48423782776886,"sku":"SALVIA-NEMOROSA-LYRICAL-BLUES-1GAL","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/russianriverrootworks.com\/products\/salvia-nemorosa-lyrical-blues-meadow-sage","provider":"Russian River Rootworks ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}