Eranthemum pulchellum/Blue Sage

Blue flowers during the winter where plants are not killed by freezing temperatures
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Blue flowers during the winter where plants are not killed by freezing temperatures	Close-up image of blue flowers and foliage

Blue flowers during the winter where plants are not killed by freezing temperatures

Close-up image of blue flowers and foliage


Scientific Name:	Eranthemum pulchellum
Common Name:	Blue Sage
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	2- 5 feet
Spread:	1-2 feet
Bloom time:	Winter
Flower color:	Blue
Fruit present:	Spring, Winter
Fruit color:	Brown
Light Exposure:	Part Sun, Shade
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Fast
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes

Comments:	Has rich blue flowers which occur in terminal spikes during the early winter season. While it does not take freezes, it will make a nice winter flowering container plant and does not require high light.