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    • Photo of Salvia azurea 'Nekan' flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Salvia azurea 'Nekan'

    Also Known As

    • Salvia azurea ssp. pitcheri
    • Salvia pitcheri 'Nekan'
    • Nekan Pitcher Sage

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Salvia azurea 'Nekan' plant details

    Salvia azurea 'Nekan' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia azurea 'Nekan'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, fragrant, long-blooming, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia azurea 'Nekan'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Highly esteemed for its densely packed whorls of true sky blue flowers, this U.S. native assures a scene stealing, late season hurrah that beckons both butterflies and gardeners. Numerous slender stems stand tall while narrow, linear gray-green leaves are covered in a downy softness. Exhibiting a vigorous drought, heat and cold tolerant nature, this stalwart beauty deserves a prime position in more gardens.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Gardening facts about Salvia azurea 'Nekan' plant

    How to Grow Salvia azurea 'Nekan'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-4'

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    aka Chiapas Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

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    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
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    aka Chia

    Plant Type

    Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-20"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia columbariae close-up, flower by Curtis Clark
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