Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Pitcher sage)

Other names: Blue sage, Azure sage, Salvia azurea subsp. pitcheri, Salvia angustifolia var. grandiflora

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. This plant is half-hardy and may need protection in winter. May need support.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wildlife

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Branching

Native to

Southern United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove faded spikes to prolong flowering. Cut back by half in late spring to promote bushier growth.

Propagation methods

Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Propagation

Best to sow seed in a cold frame in spring.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Other plants

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Salvia

Companion plants (0)

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