Salvia chamaedryoides Perennial Encyclopedia The visual impact of 'Ogon'

The visual impact of 'Ogon' sweet flag in terms of both color and texture in the winter garden is quite striking

The main maintenance requirement of this aster is to cut it to the ground before new growth starts in spring

Peltandra virginica resembles a 3' tall xanthosoma-type elephant ear

The pouches are backed by ruby violet twisted sepals

This 1975 Barry Yinger introduction from Japan is a glaringly beautiful

Salvia chamaedryoides Perennial Encyclopedia The visual impact of 'Ogon'From Mexico comes this small, drought tolerant, grey leaved salvia, forming a nice mass to 18" tall x 3' wide. The upright branches of Salvia chamaedryoides are topped with true sky blue flowers (really, really BLUE) from early summer through early fall. Blue oak sage prefers a very well drained site in the border or rock garden. Salvia chamaedryoides is truly one of our favorite plants we would not garden without. Maintenance: Salvia chamaedryoides