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.
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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