Salvia azurea commonly called blue sage, is a clump-forming perennial that typically grows to 3-5’ tall (shorter if pruned). Whorls of 2-lipped, azure blue flowers bloom in spikes from mid-summer to fall atop stiff stems of grayish-green leaves. This deep-rooted perennial blooms in late summer and is attractive to bumblebees and hummingbirds. A drought tolerant plant.

From the Native, Naturally!™ collection, it prefers poor to average, dry soil in full sun and blooms in August-September.

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