About This Product
Botanical Name: Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue', S. ambigens
Common Name: Black and Blue Anise Scented Sage, Brazilian Sage
A semi-evergreen shrub that forms a multi-branching mound. Medium green leaves are triangular, glossy, textured and fragrant. Tall stalks carry violet-blue, two-lipped flowers held in dark calyxes. Blooms in summer and fall. Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 8, 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 3 - 5 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 5 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate