General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
Shrub
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Life cycle: |
Perennial
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Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Water Preferences: |
Wet Mesic
Mesic
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Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
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Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 10b
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Plant Height: |
36 - 48 inches |
Plant Spread: |
24 - 36 inches |
Leaves: |
Fragrant
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Flowers: |
Showy
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Flower Color: |
Blue
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Flower Time: |
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
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Uses: |
Suitable as Annual
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Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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Resistances: |
Deer Resistant
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Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
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Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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- Salvia
- Anise-Scented Sage
- Blue Anise Sage
- Guarani Sage
- Accepted: Salvia coerulea
- Synonym: Salvia guaranitica
Posted by
jg0613 (NW MO - Zone 6a) on Sep 3, 2018 12:26 AM concerning plant:
I ordered one plant from Flowers by the Sea -- planted in ground in location receiving morning sun and light shade in afternoon. This is the first year I have grown this particular S Guaranitica. The plant needed a lot of supplemental watering June, July, and into August as we had moderate to severe drought and higher than normal temperatures, but since mid to late August we have had frequent rains, some accompanied by storms with strong winds. This was very late to bloom -- do not know whether this is usual for this Salvia or the result of our unusual summer. During June, July, and early August it grew fast and filled out nicely with good upright habit and got about 4 feet tall. With the rains and wind many of the stems began to sprawl sideways, so pruned the worst. Buds began about third week of August with first blooms the last week of August. But, oh my, they were worth waiting for: very deep blue with a hint of deep purple! Blooms are becoming numerous and are large. I am hoping that it survives the winter and returns next year. Definitely would grow it again whether this one returns next year or not.Hummingbirds are still around and they love it. I consider its performance adequate given the challenging weather this year, not to mention rampant spider mites! Definitely recommend this Salvia!
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Wow, Allison .. by sheryl |
Nov 19, 2014 5:01 AM |
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Awesome! by Gerris2 |
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