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Salvia azurea

 

Blue Sage is a clump-forming, perennial wildflower in the Lamiaceae family, typically found in
prairies, roadsides, and other open areas. It has wandlike stalks and leaves that have prominent veins on the underside. The flowers are lipped and tubular and show off with a beautiful shade of blue from July through September, making it a long lasting interest. Blue Sage enjoys full sun to partial shade and is extremely versatile as it tolerates deer, drought, pests, and dry soil. It works well planted in rock gardens, cottage gardens, perennial borders, and meadows. It is a pollinator favorite of bumblebees, butterflies, and other insects.

Key Info

Scientific Name: Salvia azurea
Common Names: Azure Blue Sage
Moisture Requirement: ,
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Flower Color: Blue

Additional Info

Habit: Clumping perennial, thick rootstock
Height: 3' - 5'
Spread: 2' - 4'
Soil Conditions: Good drainage
Leaves: Opposite, prominent veins, gray/silver/green, simple
Flowers (or reproductive structures: Two lipped flowers
Fruit: Granular ovoid nutlet that contains one seed
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9
USDA Wetland Indicator Status in NC: Not classified
Pollination: Bees, butterflies, other insects
Wildlife Connections: Host plant for Sage Sphinx moth
Propagation: Seed