100 Seeds Blue Sage Salvia farinacea Ornamental Flower

Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea) is a hardy, clump-forming perennial prized for its dense spikes of deep violet-blue flowers and gray-green foliage. It blooms generously from early summer into autumn, bringing long-lasting color to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower plantings while drawing pollinators to the landscape. Its upright, well-branched habit makes it a dependable choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance seasonal color.

Blue Sage works beautifully in mixed perennial beds, meadow-style plantings, and container arrangements where its compact stature and vivid flower spikes add vertical interest. The blossoms are also well suited to fresh cut flower displays. Plants perform best in full sun with well-drained soil and tolerate periods of dryness once established. Deadheading spent blooms encourages continued flowering through the season.

Species: Salvia farinacea
Type: Perennial (often grown as annual in colder zones)
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 8-10
Germination: 14-21 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Deadhead to prolong bloom; drought tolerant once established