Salvia, Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage
Salviacoerulea 'Black and Blue'

Synonym:Salvia guaranitica

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Dark Blue
Medium Blue

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings

Category

Soil pH requirements
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow