Blue Spike Sage
Salvia Uliginosa
Overview
Salvia uliginosa, commonly known as Blue Spike Sage, boasts slender, sky-blue flowers on elongated spikes. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 6 to 10, reaching up to 5 feet in height and spreading 2 to 3 feet wide. Preferring full sun to part shade, it flourishes in moist, well-draining soil. Ideal for providing vertical interest and attracting pollinators, it offers a profusion of blooms from late summer to fall.
Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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