Blue Bedder Sage Salvia

This ever-blooming, easy-care annual produces spires of dark blue flowers on long stems ideal for cutting. The silvery foliage is also a decorative feature. Use massed in mixed flower borders and cutting gardens, also in meadow plantings, rock gardens and as a tall accent in containers.

WHEN AND WHERE TO PLANT: Start seed 8 weeks before outdoor planting in grow season to obtain healthy transplants. Choose a sunny location and fertile soil that drains well. Blue sage is a good companion with black-eyed Susans. CARE: Remove first flower spike to encourage side branching and a more intense floral display. Mulch around plants with organic material such as shredded leaves to deter weeds.