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Salvia uliginosa ~ Blue Spike Sage, Brazilian Bog Sage

I have grown Salvia uliginosa in moderate to strong light conditions.  It will survive on limited water but really prefers a regular drink.  Without adequate water the plants look pretty ratty in the summer, but I have yet to lose one due to drought.  Blue Spike Sage  is sometimes also sold under the common name "Swamp Sage."  In its native habitat in Brazil and Argentina it grows in boggy areas.  The foliage has a scent that I find unpleasant so I plant it a bit back from the walk.  It gets about 3 feet or so tall and goes dormant for the winter.  I prune it to the ground at that time.  Blue Spike Sage proliferates vigorously with root stolons.  While it is enthusiastic I would not call it aggressive but it can be close.  Salvia uliginosa is a great nectar source for the Mournful Duskywing and the California Dogface Butterfly and is a nice addition to the Butterfly Garden as well as the hummingbird garden.

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