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Salvia Azurea
(Salvia azurea)
Native Perennial


A delicate native perennial, the Salvia Azurea blossoms with light blue flowers making in a great companion in any garden. It also can be call Blue Sage or Pitcher Sage, but no matter what you decide to call it, it will bring beauty to your landscape. Salvia Azurea will provide you color in early fall as your annuals start to fade away.
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LOCATIONS

Old Town Strip (Left Side) - Planted in 2017

DETAILS

Height - 3 ft     |     Width - 2 to 3  ft     |     Full to Partial Sun     |     August and September     |     Low maintenance
Flower Color - Light Blue     |     Pinching dead blooms can promote October blooms

HOW TO PLANT

FIND A LOCATION - Salvia Azurea will thrive in both full and partial sunlight.  The location should be well drained to allow the plant to blossom.
PLANT IT - One of the most simple plants to plant, simply take a "plug" out of the ground. The hole that you plugged should be as deep as the container is tall.  Drop your Salvia Azurea in the ground and cover back up with dirt.
WATER IT IN - After you plant your new native perennial you will need to water them in.  They will need water once week until they start to sprout.
ENJOY - Simplicity turns into beauty. The Salvia Azurea that you plant will sure to be an eye catcher come the early fall.

**Growing Tip**
Cut Pinch the lax stems once or twice in early summer to help promote sturdier stems.

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