Meadow Sage 'Blue Hill'
('Blauhugel')
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Height: 18 inches
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Spread: 18 inches
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Bloom Time: June to July
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Bloom: sky-blue spikes
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Light: full sun
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Soil: average,
well-drained
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Moisture: dry to medium;
drought tolerant
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Use: perennial
borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, wild gardens or along paths;
attracts bees and butterflies
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Care: remove spent blooms to help extend bloom time
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Concerns: no serious
insect problems; some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot and rust
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Native to: hybrid cultivar
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Notes: foliage is
aromatic when crushed; deer and rabbit resistant; salt tolerant
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D037, Pollinator Garden C108
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