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Anise Sage

Botanical Name
Salvia guaranitica
Min Zone
8
Max Zone
10
Height
2 to 5 feet
Width
2 to 5 feet
Flowers
Summer to fall: deep blue, magenta, purple
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting & Care
  • Hummingbird and bee magnet
  • If pushed into too much shade, plants will become floppy and open
  • Deadhead to encourge additional flowers
Problems
Susceptibe to powdery and downy mildew
Varieties
  • Black & Blue - deep blue flowers
  • Purple Majesty - purple flowers
  • Salvia x 'Wendy's Wish' - magenta flowers
  • Salvia x 'Amistad' - violet-purple flowers

 

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