Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue' (Black and Blue Sage) — perennial

Overview

Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue' is a perennial in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family. Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and attracts pollinators. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.

About

Salvia guaranitica, the anise-scented sage or hummingbird sage, is a species of flowering plant in the sage family, Lamiaceae, native to a wide area of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. It is cultivated all over the world, and is naturalized in New Zealand and Chile.

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About the genus

Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, slightly acidic
Soil moisture: moist
Exposure: sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, containers, attracts pollinators
Native to: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina
Fragrance: anise-scented

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Requires regular watering but avoid waterlogging.
Pruning: Cut back in early spring to encourage bushy growth and flowering.
Propagation: softwood cuttings, division