Salvia nemorosa 'Bordeau Steel Blue' (Sage) is a compact, bushy perennial with erect spikes of icy, lavender-blue flowers appearing in late spring or early summer. Rising above a round clump of green, aromatic foliage, they last for weeks and bring strong color and form to the early summer border. Grows up to 18-24 in.
Although they are drought-tolerant perennials once mature, do not forget to water young plants, which have more trouble with dry conditions. Since they last only one growing season in the North (which is not long enough for them to become mature), Northerners will have to water them regularly if they expect to get a good display of blooms.
Grow these plants in a full-sun area in the North. In hotter climates, a bit of afternoon shade helps protect the plants from intense sunlight.
These plants do not need much fertilizer. Work compost into the soil of your planting bed every few years for them.
The main requirement is that the soil be well-drained. While it is not ideal, they will tolerate clay soil to some degree.
care-guidefungusguideMar 28 · 9 min readHow to Grow Magic Mushrooms?This is the only guide you’ll ever need to start growing psilocybin mushrooms. Buckle up and grab your wand, it’s time for a lesson in responsible herbology.
tipsfertilizingexplainerMay 4 · 5 min readHow to Use Coffee Grounds for Plants in Your GardenCoffee contains a lot of micronutrients and is used as an organic fertilizer for plants. But you can not just pour it into the soil, it is necessary to know all the nuances of such fertilizer.
growthlifehacksguideJan 10 · 7 min readFull Guide on DIY Banana Peel Water for PlantsBanana water is an easy and effective way to give your plants low doses of nutrients throughout the year. Continue reading to learn how to make banana fertilizer from ingredients you already have!
outdoor-growingoutdoorsgardenFeb 28 · 7 min readTop-Notch Guide on Plants that Repel Snakes NaturallySnakes are important parts of an ecosystem, as well as every other living being, but they might become unwanted guests in your garden.
lightpeace-lilylistFeb 22 · 7 min readBest Indoor Plants That Don’t Need SunlightMostly we place plants somewhere where they can get enough bright indirect or direct sunlight. But what to do if you want to make the dark corners of your house more alive?