Botanical Name: Salvia uliginosa ADD
Common Name: Blue Spike or Bog Sage  
Plant photo of: Salvia uliginosa
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Information by: Jennifer Jerry Sortomme
Photographer: Susan Frommer/Mullany
  • Description

  • Notes

This clumping plant with straight stems of 6'-7' and narrow, bright green leaves is a favorite of hummingbirds. These highly aromatic leaves are accented by pale blue and white flowers. The flowers are arranged in long, branched clusters measuring 5" long. This plant blooms throughout the entire summer.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.