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

Salvia coerulea

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
coerulea (ko-er-OO-lee-uh)
Synonym
Salvia guaranitica
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Category
Perennials
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gilbert, Arizona

China Lake Acres, California

Huntington Beach, California

Long Beach, California

Ridgecrest, California(2 reports)

San Clemente, California

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Indianapolis, Indiana

Columbus, Mississippi

Davidson, North Carolina

Hampton, South Carolina

Vanleer, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Huntington Beach, CA | September 2011 | positive

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 More

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Vanleer, TN | September 2011 | neutral

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

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Columbus, MS (Zone 8b) | June 2008 | positive

Hummingbirds LOVE this salvia!

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