Salvia, Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage 'Sapphire Blue'

I selected this plant solely due to the blue color of it's flower. I planted it in partial sun in a very large pot and as a focal point ...Read Morein a corner of my yard. It requires little care other than watering (not terribly thirsty) and I cut it back during it's blooming season and then rather a hard cut back in late winter for a big new growth in spring. The color always amazes me. It grows about 4 feet tall in it's large pot. Am certain, in the ground, it would be a different story but contained as it is Salvia guaranitica has been one of those perfect plants you hope for.

I have grown this plant in Clarksville , Tn and have very mixed feelings.The hummingbirds love it but it is extremely invasive in amended...Read More light dry soil.It spreads by stolens and even has spread into my lawn.It was sold as an annual here.It comes back every year and has even overtaken my buddleia..

Hummingbirds LOVE this salvia!