Salvia, Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage 'Black Enigma'

Salviacoerulea

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
coerulea (ko-er-OO-lee-uh)
Synonym
Salvia guaranitica
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Medium Blue
Foliage
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Succulent
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By air layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Redlands, California

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Redlands, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2004 | positive

This salvia is one of the more hardy much like coccinea which I like pairing it with. The flowers appear black until they open fully whic...Read More

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