Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea) $12.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 4-10 • Height: 18-36 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-October) • Colors: Deep blue-purple • Flower Size: 6-8 inch spikes
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Major attractor • Butterflies: Nectar source • Hummingbirds: Regular visitor • Beneficial Insects: Supports diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Deadhead for rebloom • Fall: Light trimming • Winter: Protect crown in cold areas
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Black-Eyed Susan
Coneflower
Lantana
Native Grasses
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Drought tolerant • Heat resistant • Long blooming • Deer resistant • Aromatic foliage
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent for borders and mass plantings.