Salvia chamaedryoides Perennial Encyclopedia that makes a wonderful addition

that makes a wonderful addition to the woodland garden

The main maintenance requirement of this aster is to cut it to the ground before new growth starts in spring

the 6' long stalks are topped with 20" long terminal spires of bright red

The clump is topped with light lavender flowers in summer

Salvia chamaedryoides Perennial Encyclopedia that makes a wonderful additionFrom Mexico comes this small, drought tolerant, grey leaved salvia, forming a nice mass to 18" tall x 3' wide. The upright branches of Salvia chamaedryoides are topped with true sky blue flowers (really, really BLUE) from early summer through early fall. Blue oak sage prefers a very well drained site in the border or rock garden. Salvia chamaedryoides is truly one of our favorite plants we would not garden without. Maintenance: Salvia chamaedryoides