Bog Sage 'African Skies'
Bog Sage 'African Skies'
Salvia uliginosa ‘African Skies’
Salvia uliginosa ‘African Skies’
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- Adds long-lasting ornamental appeal with light-blue flowers from summer to autumn.
- Attracts bees and butterflies for a lively garden.
- Perennial that returns each year and requires little maintenance.
- Moisture-loving; ideal for wet borders and prairies.
- Hardy and beautiful as border planting or in naturalistic plantings.
Salvia uliginosa ‘African Skies’ Bog Sage brings graceful blue flower spikes and lush, grey-green foliage to the garden. This moisture-loving sage thrives in damp borders and rain gardens, creating a striking vertical accent with tall stems and long-lasting blooms.
Its vibrant sky-blue flowers attract pollinator-friendly bees and hummingbirds, adding life to any sunny, wet corner. The plant forms a sturdy clump and stands out in mixed borders or naturalistic plantings.
A robust perennial with reliable vigor, Bog Sage offers season-long color and architectural interest, pairing beautifully with other moisture-loving companions. It adapts well to wet conditions without losing its charm.
Care and Watering
Salvia uliginosa ‘African Skies’ loves evenly moist, well-drained soil; water regularly, especially in heat, but avoid waterlogging. Mulch to retain moisture, and in pots check daily during hot spells.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent blooms, prune lightly after flowering, and divide every 2–3 years to keep plants vigorous and compact.
Location
Plant in sun to light shade with damp, rich soil. Full sun boosts bloom; add winter mulch in coastal or cold regions.
Tips
Pair with moisture-loving perennials, avoid drought, and feed lightly in spring for best color and longevity.
The Salvia uliginosa ‘African Skies’ true sage adds with its bright blue flower spikes an airy, refreshing touch to borders and prairie plantings. The longer flowering season provides a soft color accent that brings calm and depth to summer and autumnal plantings.
This sage attracts butterflies and bees and works excellently for a mass effect or as contrast with ornamental grasses, creating a natural, lively atmosphere.
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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