Salvia, Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage 'Van Remsen'

Salviacoerulea

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
coerulea (ko-er-OO-lee-uh)
Synonym
Salvia guaranitica
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Dark Blue
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alexandria, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Greenville, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Baton Rouge, LA | April 2010 | positive

Very hardy, long-blooming deep blue Salvia that produces abundant nectar. A favorite of area hummingbird gardeners. Came back vigorousl...Read More

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