Salvia azurea var. grandiflora

azure sage or blue sage

Family	Labiatae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (azure sage) bears showy blossoms during late summer to mid fall.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	It is worthy to note that Salvia azurea var. grandiflora tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.