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Brazilian Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue')
Blue Anise SageAnise Sage
Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'
Brazilian Sage
Blue Anise SageAnise Sage
This cultivar of Salvia guaranitica can reach 6 ft. tall. Beautiful blue-violet tubular flowers with black calyces occur in late summer till frost and make very good "cuts". The plant dies back to its roots in winter.
Salvia is the largest genus in the mint family with some 900 species of annuals, perennials and soft-wooded shrubs, including culinary and medicinal herbs as well as garden ornamentals.
Attracts BeesAttracts BirdsAttracts ButterfliesColorEvergreenFlowerFragranceFrost tolerantSeaside tolerantWind Resistant
South America
5 - 6 FT
0 - 2 FT
Y
Medium Green
Hairy : Oval : Pointed : Toothed
Shrub
Black Sepals : Dark Blue
Summer : Fall
Average
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade : Light Shade
Loam : Rich : Well-drained
Medium : Sparse
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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