Salvia, Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage 'Sapphire Blue'

Salviacoerulea

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
coerulea (ko-er-OO-lee-uh)
Synonym
Salvia guaranitica
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Dark Blue
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gilbert, Arizona

China Lake Acres, California

Huntington Beach, California

Long Beach, California

Ridgecrest, California(2 reports)

San Clemente, California

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Indianapolis, Indiana

Columbus, Mississippi

Davidson, North Carolina

Hampton, South Carolina

Vanleer, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Huntington Beach, CA | September 2011 | positive

I selected this plant solely due to the blue color of it's flower. I planted it in partial sun in a very large pot and as a focal point ...Read More

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Vanleer, TN | September 2011 | neutral

I have grown this plant in Clarksville , Tn and have very mixed feelings.The hummingbirds love it but it is extremely invasive in amended...Read More

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Columbus, MS (Zone 8b) | June 2008 | positive

Hummingbirds LOVE this salvia!

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