Pitcher Sage
Salvia azurea var. grandiflora
Lamiaceae
Other names
Blue Sage
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
Not Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Utah to NY, S to Alabama
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Robison Herb Garden
Source of plant
Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Mary Hirshfeld, Baker's Acres
Description
Like the species except the flowers are much larger. For the species: A narrowly upright perennial rising from a basal cluster of leaves, the stems branched mostly above, reaching up to 2m in height. Lower leaves lanceolate, serrate, petioled, the upper smaller, linear. Inflorescence a false spike, the corolla 2cm long, the lower lip large, azure blue.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
flowering season, flower color, tender perennial