{"product_id":"pitcher-sage","title":"Pitcher Sage","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"250\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Pitcher Sage (Salvia azurea) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"290\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Sage, Azure Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"320\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"568\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"596\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Pitcher Sage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"864\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePitcher Sage is a tall, airy perennial known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"681\"\u003ebrilliant sky-blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, elegant branching stems, and exceptional drought tolerance. Native to the central and southern United States, this sage thrives in open prairies, meadows, and dry, sunny landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1017\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt gets its name from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"918\"\u003epitcher-shaped calyxes\u003c\/strong\u003e that hold the flowers. These unique structures add ornamental interest even after the blooms fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1150\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003epollinator powerhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, a resilient prairie plant, and a stunning vertical accent in medicinal and ornamental gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1185\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1232\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePitcher Sage has been traditionally grown as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1469\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A pollinator-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e• A traditional garden sage\u003cbr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e• A calming aromatic herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e• A traditional tea plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e• A soothing botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e• A landscape medicinal herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e• A native prairie ally\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e• A foundational perennial sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1546\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eleaves and flowering tops\u003c\/strong\u003e are the primary traditionally used parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1577\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1938\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eSalvia azurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, airy, branching\u003cbr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sky blue\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003cbr data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, gray-green, aromatic\u003cbr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eStem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square\u003cbr data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2041\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePitcher Sage is known for its late-season blooms, feeding pollinators when many plants have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2081\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Pitcher Sage from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2165\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePitcher Sage is easy to grow once established and thrives in dry, open conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2210\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Pitcher Sage Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2242\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLight Covering Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2388\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eSow seeds on the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003ePress gently into soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eLightly cover with a thin layer of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eKeep evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2415\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2451\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 10–21 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e• Slow and steady\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2485\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2501\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2515\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eZones 4–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2529\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2573\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Full sun required\u003cbr data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e• 6–8+ hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2588\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2670\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003e• Sandy or rocky preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003e• Low fertility soils are ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2715\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePitcher Sage does not like heavy, wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2731\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2783\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Low once established\u003cbr data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e• Very drought tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2801\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2856\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 18–24 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003e• Needs airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2881\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2915\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eWeeks 1–3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003e• Germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2954\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eWeeks 4–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003e• Root development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2985\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003e• Leaf growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3040\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003eYear 2+:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003e• Flowering begins\u003cbr data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e• Full maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3045\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3060\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3089\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLeaves \u0026amp; Flowering Tops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3118\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest during active bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3167\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Use fresh or dry\u003cbr data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e• Harvest in the morning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3208\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDry in a shaded, well-ventilated space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3229\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3263\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePitcher Sage will reseed gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3373\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003eAllow flower stalks to fully dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003eCollect seed heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003eGently crumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3405\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Pitcher Sage?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3621\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Native prairie plant\u003cbr data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003e• Extremely drought tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3463\"\u003e• Tall, elegant blooms\u003cbr data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003e• Late-season nectar source\u003cbr data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003e• Pollinator magnet\u003cbr data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003e• Long-lived perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3565\"\u003e• Low maintenance\u003cbr data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3585\"\u003e• Wind-resistant\u003cbr data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003e• Heat tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51728569106731,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1456\/9771\/files\/PitcherSage.png?v=1768406131","url":"https:\/\/yahuahsfarm.myshopify.com\/products\/pitcher-sage","provider":"Yahuahs Farm 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