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Blue Sage
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Blue Sage

Salvia azurea
In the United States: Native · also called azure sage, pitcher sage

Late-season perennial providing a strong nectar source for honeybees and native bees during fall dearth periods. Blooms in spikes of sky-blue flowers over an extended period in prairie and open woodland habitats. Tolerates dry to medium soils once established; may require staking in rich garden soils.

Nectarhigh
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) August–November
Duration~2 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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