Thin, Brilliant Deep-Blue Spikes Form a Solid Wall of Color!
Blooms heavily in early summer, then repeats all the way into fall!
Masses of very long, pencil-thin, vibrantly colorful bloomspikes arise on this perennial Sage, which has been voted one of the Top 10 Perennials of All Time. The deep blue blooms are richly colorful on upright 18-inch plants, blooming heavily in early summer and then repeating their fine show later in the season, often all the way into fall. A spectacular source of dark, intense color and narrow, vertical form, 'East Friesland' is a wonder in the front of the border, and combines well with Shasta Daisies. The flowers attract butterflies, and are superb for cutting.

Space plants 15 inches apart in the garden, and divide every 3 to 4 years. Not fussy about soil, they flourish in blazing sun, tolerating drought and heat. Zones 4-9.