Salvia uliginosa - Bog Sage

Perennial | Sky-blue tubular flowers | Full sun to partial shade | Frost hardy

Quick Facts

  • Mature size: 1–1.5m high x 80–100cm wide

  • Position: Full sun to part shade

  • Flowering: Summer to autumn

  • Flower colour: Sky-blue

  • Foliage: Fresh green

  • Climate tolerance: Heat tolerant, light frost hardy

  • Water needs: Moderate to high; tolerates damp conditions

  • Maintenance: Low – cut back after flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Reliable, long-flowering, and pollinator-friendly, Bog Sage provides soft, architectural interest and late-season colour in sunny or partially shaded gardens.

Planting & Care Tips

  • Full sun to part shade

  • Keep soil moist, especially in hot conditions

  • Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth

  • Mulch to retain moisture