•Size at Maturity: Typically grows up to 1-2 feet tall and wide.
•Bloom Season: Blooms in spring to summer, producing small blue to purple flowers.
•Native Status to Florida: Native to Florida.
•pH Requirements: Tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.5).
•Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
•Salt Tolerance: Moderate salt tolerance.
•Moisture Requirements: Tolerant of drought once established; prefers well-drained soil.
•Wildlife Benefits: Attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. Provides habitat for beneficial insects. Larval host for Fulvous Hairstreak.
•Phenology: Produces small, blue to purple flowers in terminal spikes.
•Considerations (if any): Small Blue Sage may self-seed and spread in the garden.
•Recommended Landscape Uses: Butterfly gardens, native plant gardens, or as part of a mixed border.
•Toxicity to Pets: Salvia species are generally non-toxic to pets, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.