Salvia, Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage 'Black and Blue' (Salvia guaranitica)

by jamie68 Oct 1, 2006 10:31 PM

My yard--2006

Best hummer plant I've ever grown

zone 9b Winter Springs FL

My yard--2006

Does well in hot locations. This plant flowered from May thru October, and grew quickly.

Sage & Montbretia together. Sage has done really well. Making a clump about 5' x 5' circle and 4' high. Full sun Zone 9b

I have to grow this as an annual & it certainly does not reach the height it would in warmer locations but I think it is a great plant.

'Black and Blue' Salvia guaranitica in San Antonio, TX

this pic does not do the blue coloring justice for it is much darker and velvety

Black & Blue Sage flower

The best salvia that I ever bought. The humming birds just love it. When a peice breaks off I just insert it in soil and it roots. Mine got extremely big this year. Mary-Gainesville, GA

UBC Botanical Gardens, Vancouver, B.C.

Taken on 24th August 06. The blue is much deeper, a difficult colour to capture. Grown from small plants received in May.

Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'

I planted a mini rose in front of this salvia, and have enjoyed the result....lovely blue flowers and stunning black calyx and stems. A hummingbird haven!!

Young starter plant blooming

I got these to attract hummers, but this Monarch thought they were pretty good too.

June 2006 in a container on patio. Love getting this every year!

Closeup

Butterflies like it!

This plant is a Hummingbird Magnet!

July 23, 2007 5:58 pm

closeup of blooms

All the nectar loving wingers love this flower.. Particularly Hummingbirds and Large Sulphur Butterflies.. Pictured here with a nectaring Gulf Fritillary.