Perennials > Herbaceous > Brazilian Sage - Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue'

Family Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species guaranitica (gwar-uh-NYE-tik-uh)
Cultivar Black and Blue
Also Known as Blue Anise Sage

Category Perennials
Height 4-6 ft.
Spacing 3-6 ft.
Sun Exposure Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color Medium-Dark Blue
Bloom Time Mid Spring-Mid Fall
Foliage Herbaceous, will die back with frost, but returns in early spring

Hardiness
Zone 7b: to 5 F
Zone 8a: to 10 F
Zone 8b: to 15 F

Zone 9a to 20 F
Zone 9b to 25 F

Soil pH Requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Water Requirements
Average water needs: water regularly, do not over water
Drought Tolerant once established

Pruning Instructions
Pruning as needed to encourage blooms, or keep from getting leggy

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Collect seed-head/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Other Details
Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds
Flowers are fragrant
Re-seeds freely - pull out unwanted new seedlings to keep confined if desired

My Garden Notes: 2 Plants

Bought 1 (1 gal.) plant @ Shades of Green 10/09 & re-potted
    • Planted on backyard fence-line 10/10 • Lots of blooms! 11/10 Died back during winter 2010/2011
    • New growth & starts 02/11 • 1st bloom/season 04/11 • No blooms, trimmed by half 08/11 • Died Back during winter 2011/2012
    • New growth & starts 02/12 • 1st bloom/season 03/12 • trimmed by half 07.12 • Died back during winter 2012/2013
    • 1st bloom/season 03/13
Bought 1 (1 gal.) plant @ Rainbow Gardens 07/10 & re-potted
    • Died back during winter 2010/2011
    • New growth and starts 02/11 • 1st bloom/season 05/11 • Planted in front yard (left side) 05/11
    • No blooms - trimmed back by half 08/11 • Doing great - lots of blooms 09/11 • Died back during winter 2011/2012
    • New growth & starts 02/12 • 1st bloom/season 05/12  trimmed by half 09/12  Died back during winter 2012/2013
    • 1st bloom/season 04/13

Freezing Temps by Year:
2009-2010 Year: Freezing temps 12/09 & 01/10 * moderate winter
2010-2011 Year: Freezing temps 01/11 & 02/11 * moderate winter
2011/2012 Year: Freezing temps 12/11 & 01/12 * mild winter
2012/2013 Year: Freezing temps 12/12 & 01/13 *very mild winter