blue sage plant
Looking to add a splash of soothing blue to your garden? The blue sage plant is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for its captivating colour, aromatic foliage, and pollinator-friendly blooms. Whether you’re seeking a drought-tolerant perennial for a sunny border or a fragrant addition to your cottage garden, blue sage plants are a versatile and rewarding choice. In this guide, we’ll explore the blue sage plant’s characteristics, growing tips, and how it fits alongside other blue-toned favourites.
Podocarpus 'Matapouri Blue' (Blue Tōtara)
Podocarpus ‘Matapouri Blue’, also known as Blue Totara, is a stunning New Zealand native tree prized for its striking blue-green foliage and tidy growth habit. It makes an exceptional feature or screening plant that brings colour and texture to the garden all year round.
Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)
The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. It grows best when positioned in partial shade on a well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It will not tolerate wet growing conditions or frost.
