{"product_id":"salvia-microphylla-blue-velvet-sage","title":"Salvia microphylla 'Blue Velvet' – Blue Velvet Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia microphylla 'Blue Velvet'\u003c\/strong\u003e – Blue Velvet Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Blue Velvet' is an attractive shrubby sage with fragrant, egg-shaped dark green leaves and dark upright stems bearing large, two-lipped blue flowers. Its long spring-to-fall display brings lovely color to mixed borders and wildlife gardens, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. This evergreen perennial develops a broad, bushy form in mild climates and offers good shade tolerance, making it a useful choice for sunny or partly shaded planting areas. Allow room for its mature spread, plant in well-drained soil, and provide moderate water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen perennial with a broad, bushy habit in mild climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, two-lipped blue flowers from spring through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark upright flowering stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, egg-shaped dark green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood shade tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for mixed borders and wildlife gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3–6 ft | Spread: 3–6 ft\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Full sun to partial shade | Water: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: Spring–fall | Bloom color: Blue\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone: 8–10\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russian River Rootworks ","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48424652242998,"sku":"SALVIA-MICROPHYLLA-BLUE-VELVET-1GAL","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/4693\/0486\/files\/salviabluevelvet.png?v=1793511429","url":"https:\/\/russianriverrootworks.com\/products\/salvia-microphylla-blue-velvet-sage","provider":"Russian River Rootworks ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}