Blue Sage - Salvia azurea
Fall-blooming, aromatic, fast-establishing perennial that attracts native bees and butterflies, including migratory monarchs. Host plant for Hermit sphinx moth (Lintneria eremitus)
3-5’ height with large, conspicuous blue flowers
Drought-tolerant
Full sun - part shade
Prefers dry soil
Tolerates a variety of soil types (limestone, clay, loam, sand)
Note that the native range of this species is sometimes listed as ending in Indiana and Ohio, not extending into Michigan, while other sources list it as native to Michigan. Our plants are grown from Minnesota genotype.
Fall-blooming, aromatic, fast-establishing perennial that attracts native bees and butterflies, including migratory monarchs. Host plant for Hermit sphinx moth (Lintneria eremitus)
3-5’ height with large, conspicuous blue flowers
Drought-tolerant
Full sun - part shade
Prefers dry soil
Tolerates a variety of soil types (limestone, clay, loam, sand)
Note that the native range of this species is sometimes listed as ending in Indiana and Ohio, not extending into Michigan, while other sources list it as native to Michigan. Our plants are grown from Minnesota genotype.
Fall-blooming, aromatic, fast-establishing perennial that attracts native bees and butterflies, including migratory monarchs. Host plant for Hermit sphinx moth (Lintneria eremitus)
3-5’ height with large, conspicuous blue flowers
Drought-tolerant
Full sun - part shade
Prefers dry soil
Tolerates a variety of soil types (limestone, clay, loam, sand)
Note that the native range of this species is sometimes listed as ending in Indiana and Ohio, not extending into Michigan, while other sources list it as native to Michigan. Our plants are grown from Minnesota genotype.
