Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'
Anise-Scented Sage
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Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue') - Description
Hands down, Burpee's test garden's most handsome plant: tall, dark green stems; bright sage green leaves; abundant 1 1/2" florets of the richest blue with truly black sepals just below the petals. Not only are they gorgeous, but they bloom relentlessly from late spring to early autumn. The tall, graceful plants, 4' x 3' work beautifully in large pots, but just as stunning as borders or hedge plants. This will bring in hummingbirds and butterflies by the droves along with any garden fans!
Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue') - Growth
Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.
Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue') - Planting
Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.
Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue') - Interesting facts
Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".
Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue') - Soil and irrigation
Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.
