Salvia patens

Salvia patens offers one of the truest, brightest royal blues in the plant world. Also known as gentian sage, this easy perennial produces large 2" blooms in an intensely saturated blue that looks stunning in the garden, in containers, and in fresh cut arrangements.

Growing into a lush, floriferous plant, gentian sage brings luminous color to sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and large containers of 10 gallons or more. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are drawn to the nectar-rich flowers, while gardeners love the bold color and long bloom season. Pair it with orange, yellow, white, silver, or chartreuse companions for maximum sparkle, or weave it among grasses and late-season perennials for a softer look.

Plant Salvia patens in full sun to part shade with compost-amended, well-drained soil and regular water for best performance. Cut back spent stems to encourage fresh growth and more flowers. Brilliant, easy, and unforgettable, this blue sage is a garden showpiece. Explore more favorites in our Salvia - Sage collection.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

(AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV)
(list of states subject to change seasonally due to extreme heat or cold conditions)

We cannot ship Annie's Annuals plants to P.O. boxes or outside the continental U.S.

Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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