Botanical Name: Salvia hybrid (S. longispicata × S. farinacea) ‘Rockin’® Blue Suede Shoes™’ Common Name: Blue Salvia Hardiness Zone: Perennial in USDA Zones 8–10 (Grown as an Annual in Colder Climates) Size: 24–36" Tall × 24–36" Spread Growth Habit: Upright, Vigorous, Well-Branched Habit Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Adapts to Average Garden Conditions Water Needs: Low to Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Light Feeding in Spring; Avoid Excess Nitrogen Features: Deep Indigo-Blue Flower Spikes, Strong Stems, Heat & Humidity Tolerant, Excellent Pollinator Plant Uses: Landscape Beds, Pollinator Gardens, Mass Plantings, Back-of-Border Plantings

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More About Salvia ‘Rockin’® Blue Suede Shoes™’

Salvia ‘Rockin’® Blue Suede Shoes™ is a high-performance landscape salvia bred for gardeners who want big color, strong structure, and nonstop bloom. The deep indigo-blue flower spikes are held well above the foliage on sturdy stems, creating bold vertical interest from late spring through fall.

Unlike many salvias that slow down or stretch in midsummer, this variety maintains a full, upright habit and continues flowering aggressively even in extreme heat and humidity.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Blue Suede Shoes™’ has been a true heat-season powerhouse, thriving in full sun, poor soils, and long periods of high temperatures. It does not flop, resists lodging after storms, and keeps producing fresh flower spikes with minimal maintenance.

We especially appreciate its landscape reliability. This is a salvia that performs at scale—excellent for mass plantings, commercial landscapes, and home gardens where consistency matters.

‘Rockin’® Blue Suede Shoes™ vs. Other Salvias

Compared to compact salvias like the Mirage™ series, ‘Blue Suede Shoes™’ offers significantly more height, vigor, and presence.

When compared to classics like ‘Mystic Spires,’ it provides stronger stems, improved heat tolerance, and longer seasonal performance. For gardeners seeking a bold, upright blue salvia with professional-grade durability and exceptional pollinator appeal, Salvia ‘Rockin’® Blue Suede Shoes™ is an outstanding choice.