Blue anise sage

Blue anise sage (Salvia guaranitica)

Blue anise sage, also known as Salvia

Blue anise sage (Salvia guaranitica) is a flowering perennial herb that attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and resists deer. It grows best in shade in rich soil and is drought resistant. Blue anise sage is common in gardens and considered easy to grow.

Key Facts About Blue anise sage

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Attributes of Blue anise sage

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
61 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
60 cm to 1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Blue Purple

Scientific Classification of Blue anise sage

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Lamiales
Family
Mint
Genus
Sages
Species
Blue anise sage