Salvia Farinacea

Sage BLUE SALVIA Hummingbirds Butterflies Tubular Flowers USA Non-GMO 300 SeedsPure Seed Non-GMO Fresh !PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSage Seeds – Blue SageSalvia farinaceaBlue Sage is a tender perennial and can be treated as an annual in colder climates. It is native to New Mexico and Texas and can be found in chaparral, plains and woodland edges. Plants grow 1-2 feet tall and produce sky-blue spikes of flowers at the tops of the branches. Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. Recommended for cutting, drying and naturalized gardens. Plants are long blooming and have an invigorating fragrance.Tender Perennial; Beautiful, unique colorNorth American Native WildflowerPrefers full sun exposureOffering a long and prolific blooming season, Blue Sage is almost guaranteed to attract beautiful and beneficial bees and butterflies to your yard.An easy growing, low maintenence shrub, this particular variety is Annual in colder regions, but in more temperate parts of the country this gem will come back year after year!FAST FACTSName: Blue Sage SeedsBotanical Name: Salvia farinaceaLife Cycle: PerennialLight Requirement: Full SunPlanting Season: SpringPlant Type: Tall sturdy green stalks with multiple stacks of pale blue-lavender bloomsFeatures: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Container Garden, Easy to Grow & MaintainColor: BlueBlooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, SummerPlant Height: Up to 36 inchesPlant Spacing: 18 inchesPlanting Depth: 1/16 inchSowing Method: Direct SowCold Stratification: NoHardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Ships: Year RoundPLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: SAGE (BLUE SAGE)How to Plant Blue SageWHEN TO PLANT SAGE SEEDSDirect sow Salvia Sage seeds after the threat of frost has passed in Spring. Ideal soil temperatures range from 65-85°F for the best germination success. For earlier blooms, start Sage seeds indoors approximately 10 weeks before the final frost date.WHERE TO PLANT SAGE SEEDSSalvia Sage thrives with Full Sun exposure, though it can tolerate light shade. Humus-rich, well-drained soil is the best choice for Sage plants.HOW TO PLANT SAGE SEEDSLoosen the soil of your planting space to give the easiest conditions for your Sage to establish. Sow seeds onto the surface of the soil about 12-18 inches apart, and lightly rake in, but do not cover the seeds. Salvia Sage will want exposure to sunlight in order to germinate. Germination will take place in 10-15 days.HOW TO CARE FOR SAGEOnce seedlings come up, thin out Salvia Sage to 1 plant every 24-36 inches apart in spacing. Once established, Sage is low maintenance. Ensure soil remains moist, and manually water if conditions become dry. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Salvia Sage may begin to look worn out by mid-summer. Cutting them down by 1/3 will help to reinvigorate the plant. Salvia Sage will self-sow if flowers are allowed to develop seed pods.SEED STORING Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life at least two years, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.