Is This Bog Sage?

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  1. donm

    donm In Flower

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    I received this plant in a plant swap last year. It started blooming this week. It is between two and three feet tall. The closest ID I found was bog sage. It is light blue and difficult to photograph.

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    Anyone grow this variety?

    Don
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I found this information on the Plant Finder website:-


    Common Name: Bog sage
    Genus: Salvia
    Species: uliginosa
    Skill Level: Experienced
    Exposure: Full sun
    Hardiness: Half Hardy
    Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist, Sandy
    Height: 200cm
    Spread: 90cm
    Time to take cuttings: August to September
    Flowering period: August to October


    Further information here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/p ... /820.shtml
     
  4. donm

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    Thanks. Great info.

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