Azure Blue Sage

Salvia azurea, Lamiaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Orange SneezeweedHelenium hoopesii

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Yellow SpiderflowerCleome lutea

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Trailing Indigo BushDalea greggii

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingWind Protection

Foothill PenstemonPenstemon heterophyllus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Narrow-leaf BlazingstarLiatris mucronata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Tuberous Jerusalem SagePhlomis tuberosa

Both mint family plants produce essential oils that can be mutually inhibitory in close proximity

Uses

Functions

Attracts Long-Tongued BeesSupports HummingbirdsFeeds Butterfly CaterpillarsProvides Nectar For SkippersAttracts Beneficial Braconid Wasps

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Azure Blue Sage grow in?

Azure Blue Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Azure Blue Sage?

Good companions for Azure Blue Sage include Orange Sneezeweed, Yellow Spiderflower, Trailing Indigo Bush, Foothill Penstemon, Narrow-leaf Blazingstar.

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