Pitcher Sage
Salvia azurea var. grandiflora
Lamiaceae
Growth Habit
HerbaceousDescription
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.
Source of plant
Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Mary Hirshfeld, Baker's Acres
