Celestial Blue Sage (Salvia 'Celestial Blue')

• Botanical Name: Salvia 'Celestial Blue'

• Common Name: Celestial Blue Sage

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub

• Mature Size: 3–5 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wide

• Flower Color: Violet-blue to lavender

• Bloom Time: Spring through summer

• Foliage: Aromatic, gray-green foliage

• Growth Habit: Rounded, upright

• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

• Sun: Full sun; tolerates part shade

• Water: Low once established; occasional deep watering

• Soil: Adaptable, including sandy, rocky, and other well-drained soils

• Drainage: Excellent drainage preferred

• Drought Tolerant: Yes, highly drought tolerant

• Heat Tolerant: Yes; performs well in hot inland conditions

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Evergreen: Yes

• Special Uses: Pollinator gardens, dry gardens, borders, slopes, specimen planting, and wildlife gardens

Orders ship within 3-5 business days. Nationwide shipping available. Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring

• Spacing: 4–5 feet apart

• Planting Depth: Set root ball level with surrounding soil

• Establishment Water: Water weekly for the first 6–8 weeks, allowing the soil to dry somewhat between waterings

• Long-Term Care: Gradually reduce watering once established; occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods is usually sufficient

• Tip: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage and avoid frequent summer irrigation. Light pruning after flowering can help maintain a compact, rounded form.

• Attracts: Hummingbirds, native bees, honey bees, butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects

• Pollinator Value: Excellent nectar plant with abundant, showy flowers

• Wildlife Value: Provides nectar for pollinators and seeds for birds

• Bird Value: Decorative seed heads can provide food for songbirds

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Habitat Value: Excellent choice for pollinator and wildlife gardens

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.

• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).

• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.