Salvia azurea var. grandiflora

The perfect companion plant for fall blooming Goldenrods, Asters and Snow-on-the-Mountain, this native perennial is the hardiest Salvia species occurring in North America. In late summer and fall their tall stems are decked out in vibrant medium to deep blue flowers. In fact, we are fortunate here in Oklahoma to have the variety grandiflora, which has larger flowers and a neater growth habit than Salvia azurea var. azurea which occurs in the eastern United States. Sometimes called Pitcher Sage, Azure Sage can be made to bloom at a shorter height by cutting the stems back to 12? in late spring and again to about 16? in mid summer if needed.