Azure Sage [Salvia azurea]
HEIGHT: 3’ - 5'BLOOM TIME: Jun-Oct
SOIL MOISTURE: dry to medium
SUN EXPOSURE: full sun
NOTES: Unique sky-blue bloom. Monarch favorite. Aromatic leaves. Trim in half in May/June to prevent flopping and increase number of blooms. Drought-tolerant once established.
These plugs are available for delivery now! Plant in a well-drained area in full sun. Keep them well watered for their first couple weeks & in any dry spells and you should expect first-year blooms by July and thru October. Plant on a cloudy day or in early evening to give the roots a chance to rest their first few hours in the ground.
more about Azure Sage: https://anps.org/2017/11/02/know-your-natives-blue-sage/
HEIGHT: 3’ - 5'BLOOM TIME: Jun-Oct
SOIL MOISTURE: dry to medium
SUN EXPOSURE: full sun
NOTES: Unique sky-blue bloom. Monarch favorite. Aromatic leaves. Trim in half in May/June to prevent flopping and increase number of blooms. Drought-tolerant once established.
These plugs are available for delivery now! Plant in a well-drained area in full sun. Keep them well watered for their first couple weeks & in any dry spells and you should expect first-year blooms by July and thru October. Plant on a cloudy day or in early evening to give the roots a chance to rest their first few hours in the ground.
more about Azure Sage: https://anps.org/2017/11/02/know-your-natives-blue-sage/
HEIGHT: 3’ - 5'BLOOM TIME: Jun-Oct
SOIL MOISTURE: dry to medium
SUN EXPOSURE: full sun
NOTES: Unique sky-blue bloom. Monarch favorite. Aromatic leaves. Trim in half in May/June to prevent flopping and increase number of blooms. Drought-tolerant once established.
These plugs are available for delivery now! Plant in a well-drained area in full sun. Keep them well watered for their first couple weeks & in any dry spells and you should expect first-year blooms by July and thru October. Plant on a cloudy day or in early evening to give the roots a chance to rest their first few hours in the ground.
more about Azure Sage: https://anps.org/2017/11/02/know-your-natives-blue-sage/
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