This interesting Himalayan sage, first documented in 1830, has scented, hairy leaves and forms a medium-sized mounded/shrubby shape. The 1.5″, tubular, purple-blue flowers with two lips appear from early through late summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Kashmir sage is a shorter-lived perennial that’s great for containers, sunny borders, and rock gardens. Endless great combinations can be made with many other perennials and grasses.
Blooming Time: April/May – August Size: 2′ tall and wide USDA Zones: 5a to 10b Culture: full sun to part shade; average, well-drained soil Moisture Needs: average to medium-moist Origin: alpine regions of the Himalayas, from Pakistan to Bhutan, where it grows on open slopes and forests Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: yes / yes Attracts Hummingbirds: yes Pot Size: square 3.5″ x 5″ deep pot Plant Combinations: a few potential companions that can’t go unmentioned are Asclepias tuberosa, yellow or orange Achillea (Achillea millefolium, Achillea ‘Moonshine’) or Coreopsis, and Echinacea
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