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Azure Sage

Azure Sage, Pitcher’s Sage, Blue Sage (Salvia azurea var. grandiflora)
Master Gardener Notes
Azure Sage, Pitcher’s Sage, Blue Sage View Larger
Blooms July to October. Plants form a low mound of green leaves, sending up tall stems in late summer that are topped with spikes of bright azure-blue flowers. Plant stems may be cut back by up to 1/2 in late spring to promote compactness.
Category: Shrub Life Cycle: perennial
Foliage: deciduous Flower Color: Blue
Friut Bearing? No Fragrant? Yes
Water Needs: medium Sun Exposture: Full Sun
Size and Spacing: 5’ tall x 4’ wide
Best Time to Plant: Spring,Fall
Pests or Problems: No serious insect or disease problems.
Propagation: Seed,Division
Special Interest: Bees,Butterflies,Hummingbirds,Drought Tolerant,Deer Resistant
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