Salvia azurea var. grandiflora

Azure Sage

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.468.040

Native to the Southeastern USA, this is not a well-known garden perennial, but spectacular in the fall garden. 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. Excellent for cutting. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Plants are tolerant of heat and humidity as well as summer drought. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. A gem of a plant that deserves far more use in the fall border.

Further details for
Salvia azurea var. grandiflora

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Blue

Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Wild Flower

Flower Head Size
Large

Height
90-120 cm
35-47 inches

Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium

Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.