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

Salviacoerulea

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
coerulea (ko-er-OO-lee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Medium Blue
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Sharpsburg, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Shepherdstown, WV (Zone 6b) | September 2013 | positive

A friend gave me some of this last year and I was happy that it reappeared this year. I have it in two places. In one, it's really thri...Read More

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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | neutral

Origin: Costa Rica

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