Blue Sage

Blue sage (Salvia azurea) belongs to the vast Salvia genus within the Lamiaceae family, which includes more than nine hundred species of aromatic herbs and shrubs. Native to North America, this resilient plant is recognized for its slender stems, silvery-green foliage, and vivid sky-blue blossoms that bloom through late summer. Its name reflects the distinctive hue of its petals rather than its essential oil, which carries the familiar herbaceous brightness found in many sage varieties.