Salvia azurea

Common Name:
Blue Sage

Description:
Salvia azurea is a graceful, upright perennial known for its masses of clear sky-blue flowers that bring a refreshing burst of colour to the garden. Flowering from late summer through autumn, it produces airy spikes of delicate blooms that sway gently above slender stems, creating a soft, naturalistic effect. The fine, narrow foliage adds to its elegant appearance while allowing it to blend seamlessly into mixed plantings. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, this species thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing excellent drought tolerance once established. It performs particularly well in open, sunny borders and prairie-style gardens, where its height and movement add depth and visual interest. Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, Salvia azurea is a reliable and low-maintenance choice for extending seasonal colour into the cooler months.

Form:
*Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1–1.5 m
Width: 0.6–1 m

Aspect:
*Full Sun

Flowering:
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Sky blue
Light blue

Key Attributes:
*Bee Attracting
*Drought Tolerant
*Perennial
*Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Echinacea
Rudbeckia
Verbena bonariensis
Gaura
Stipa tenuissima