Species PlantsBlue Sage

Blue Sage

Salvia azurea

CommonPlant
Illustration of Blue Sage (Salvia azurea)

Blue Sage is a tall native prairie wildflower with brilliant sky-blue flowers in late summer that are visited by migrating monarchs and a wide variety of native bees. It grows on dry prairies and plains from the Midwest to Florida. It is an important late-season nectar plant and indicator of high-quality prairie habitat.

Habitat
Dry prairies, plains, and open hillsides in the central and southeastern United States
Diet
Late-season nectar for monarchs, native bees, and hummingbirds
How common
Common

Best time to see a Blue Sage

The best time to see a Blue Sage is September–October, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,259 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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