Salvia chamaedryoides Perennial Encyclopedia The pouches are backed by

The pouches are backed by ruby violet twisted sepals

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

This 1975 Barry Yinger introduction from Japan is a glaringly beautiful

The clump is topped with light lavender flowers in summer

the clumps are topped with lightly fragrant

Salvia chamaedryoides Perennial Encyclopedia The pouches are backed byFrom 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