This square-stemmed upright herbaceous perennial has underground shoots that form a spreading habit. It has bright green lance-shaped leaves with toothed margins and the blue tube-shaped flowers appear in a raceme during late autumn.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Salvia uliginosa is naturally found in South America from Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina. It grows in most well drained organic rich moist soils in a wind protected sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

The Bog Sage is grown for its flowers and is a bushy habit. It is planted along perennial borders in small or cottage gardens or used for colour contrast in a tropical setting. This perennial is suitable for coastal or low-mountain regions establishing in one season and is short lived. It is also suitable for patio pots, tubs and courtyard planter boxes. ID 948

Salvia(SAL-vee-uh) uliginosa (ew-li-gi-NÔ-sa)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family