Salvia guarantica 'Black and Blue' Anise Sage

$13.95
$13.95
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Description

Salvia guarantica 'Black and Blue' produces beautiful 12" long spikes of intense deep blue tubular flowers from black calyxes from midsummer to frost. Its leaves are bright green with a fuzzy texture. Commonly referred to as Anise Sage this Rare Roots' perennial favorite is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Salvia 'Black and Blue' is also deer resistant and long blooming.

Salvia guarantica 'Black and Blue' prefers sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. A South American native, it may be somewhat tender in Zone 7.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Anise Sage
  • Zones: 7-10
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining. Drought tolerant once established
  • Height at Maturity: 48
  • Width at Maturity: 36
  • Bloom Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: June to Frost

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds.
  • Tolerates: Coastal Conditions. Drought.
  • Other Features: Fragrant.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

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