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Salvia guaranitica ‘Black & Bloom’ (Anise-Scented Sage)

Anise-Scented Sage 'Black & Bloom', Blue Anise Sage 'Black & Bloom', Brazilian Anise Sage 'Black & Bloom'

Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Bloom', Anise-Scented Sage 'Black & Bloom', Blue Anise Sage 'Black & Bloom', Brazilian Anise Sage  'Black & Bloom', Blue Sage, Blue Salvia
Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Bloom', Anise-Scented Sage 'Black & Bloom', Blue Anise Sage 'Black & Bloom', Brazilian Anise Sage  'Black & Bloom', Blue Sage, Blue Salvia

Tough as nails, Salvia guaranitica ‘Black & Bloom’ (Anise-Scented Sage) is a lovely perennial featuring showy spikes of vibrant dark blue flowers emerging from black calyces. Blooming from late spring to frost, the blossoms rise along slender, dark stems above a lush clump of ovate green leaves. Aromatic, the foliage exudes a soft anise scent when bruised. Easy and fast-growing, this plant is a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds but is ignored by hungry deer. Evergreen in warm winter areas, Anise-Scented Sage thrives in heat, drought, and humidity and requires very little attention.

  • This perennial is hardy to zones 8-10 and is generally treated as an annual in cooler areas.
  • Growing up to 3-4 feet tall and wide (90-120 cm), this perennial plant is ideal for the mid or back of the border and mixes wonderfully with the vibrant, hot colors of other perennials such as Crocosmia and Rudbeckia or annuals (Zinnias). Perfect for containers too!
  • Enjoys full sun or light shade in average, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Organically rich loam is preferred. Avoid too much shade or the plant might fall over. Provide shelter from cold winds.
  • Remove spent flower spikes to promote further blooms and cut back after flowering is over.
  • Propagate by division of established clumps. Take softwood and semi-ripe stem-tip cuttings from new non-flowering growth. Take basal stem cuttings from new shoots that are about 8cm (3in) tall
  • Prune plants to the ground in late winter and divide clumps every few years for added vigor

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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 10
Heat Zones 8 - 12
Climate Zones 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia
Common names Sage
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 36" (90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard
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Aster ‘Little Carlow’ (Cordifolius Hybrid)
Agastache ‘Black Adder’ (Giant Hyssop)
Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’ (Yarrow)
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Prairie Sun’ (Black-Eyed Susan)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 10
Heat Zones 8 - 12
Climate Zones 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia
Common names Sage
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 36" (90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard
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