Anise- Scented Sage

Salvia Guaranitica

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Overview

Salvia guaranitica, also known as Anise-Scented Sage, is a perennial adored for its deep blue flowers and fragrant foliage. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, this sage reaches 2-5 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet. Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, it blooms from mid-summer to frost. Hardy in zones 7-10, Anise-Scented Sage requires well-drained soil and occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage reblooming.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — also known as Anise-Scented Sage

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, this sage reaches 2-5 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — also known as Anise-Scented Sage

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, it blooms from mid-summer to frost

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica)

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — is a highly ornamental perennial that boasts striking deep blue flowers and fragrant foliage

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — also known as the Brazilian Blue Sage

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — is a perennial adored for its deep blue flowers and fragrant foliage

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, this sage reaches 2-5 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — also known as Anise-Scented Sage

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, it blooms from mid-summer to frost

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica)

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — is a highly ornamental perennial that boasts striking deep blue flowers and fragrant foliage

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — also known as the Brazilian Blue Sage

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — it forms an upright clump of lush green leaves

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — This plant is native to South America but has adapted well to various climates

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — The leaves themselves are roughly 3 inches long, with a textured surface and a strong anise scent when crushed

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — each approximately 1 to 1.5 inches long

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — emerge from dark purple calyces

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — providing a long blooming display from late spring through the first frost

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — These blooms are excellent for attracting pollinators such as bees

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — It is relatively drought-tolerant once established, but consistent moisture will encourage optimal blooming

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — Hardy to USDA Zones 7 to 10

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — it benefits from mulching in colder regions to protect it during the winter months

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — Deadheading spent flowers can promote continuous blooming

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — while an annual trim can help maintain its shape and promote denser growth

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — blue and purple flowers in the garden

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — perennial with blue and purple blooms

Anise- Scented Sage (Salvia Guaranitica) — perennial for full or half

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