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

Salviacoerulea

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)

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Species

coerulea (ko-er-OO-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Salvia guaranitica

Height

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From softwood cuttings

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