Botanical Name: Common Names:
Salvia azurea Azure Blue Sage, Prairie Sage,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Upright
Description:
Attractive, hardy, small rounded perennial which produces masses of blue flowers from Summer through to Autumn. Salvia azurea is perfect for creating a splash of colour on the patio or in the garden. Ideal for rockeries and mass plantings. Grows approx. 80cm tall x 1m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers full sun in most soil types with good drainage. Dry tolerant once established with an occasional deep water. In the beginning of spring cut back old foliage stems once fresh growth begins to appear at the base. Feed at this time with an application of slow release or liquid fertiliser for best results.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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