Azure Sage, Blue Sage Salvia azurea (Mint family)
Native to central and southeastern North America. Seed is edible and is a traditional food of First Nations People and Native Americans. Seed is ground into a flour. Good pollinator plant for native bees and bumblebees. Hummingbird plant.
Perennial 3-5’ tall. Blooms September to November. Blue or white flowers.
Grows well in hot dry sunny microclimates. Native to prairies, meadows, pastures, woodland edges. Plant 1 foot apart. Full sun to light shade. Well-drained soil, does not tolerate wet soils in winter.
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Perennial 3-5’ tall. Blooms September to November. Blue or white flowers.
Grows well in hot dry sunny microclimates. Native to prairies, meadows, pastures, woodland edges. Plant 1 foot apart. Full sun to light shade. Well-drained soil, does not tolerate wet soils in winter.
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