Pozo Blue Sage (Salvia ‘Pozo Blue’)

• Botanical Name: Salvia ‘Pozo Blue’

• Common Name: Pozo Blue Sage

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub

• Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall × 4–7 ft wide

• Flower Color: Violet-blue to lavender-blue

• Bloom Time: Late spring through summer

• Foliage: Gray-green, fragrant, slightly wrinkled leaves

• Origin: Garden hybrid of Salvia clevelandii and Salvia leucophylla

• Special Features: Fragrant foliage, long-lasting floral display, drought tolerant, and highly attractive to pollinators

• Sun: Full sun

• Water: Low; occasional to infrequent water once established

• Soil: Adaptable to sandy, rocky, loamy, and clay soils

• Drainage: Prefers well-drained soil

• Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established

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

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring

• Spacing: 4–6 ft apart

• Planting Depth: Plant with the crown at soil level

• Establishment Water: Water regularly, about once a week, during the first 6–8 weeks while roots establish

• Long-Term Care: Gradually reduce irrigation once established. Water deeply and infrequently during extended dry periods, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.

• Tip: Give this sage plenty of room to spread. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh growth.

• Attracts: Hummingbirds, native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Pollinator Value: Abundant violet-blue flowers provide an important nectar source during spring and summer

• Wildlife Value: Adds valuable nectar resources to native and wildlife-friendly gardens

• Bird Value: Hummingbirds are particularly attracted to the tubular flowers

• Deer Resistant: Yes

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.