Salvia Species, Anise-Scented Sage, Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage (Salvia coerulea)


S. guaranitica behind some periwinkle

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The deep blue of this flower is hard to capture on film, but this one comes close.

Salvia Guaranitica, has beautiful blue flowers.

This Salvia is an awesome hummingbird magnet!

Notice the Syrphid fly hanging out one the left flower.

Salvia Guaranitica, a beautiful deep blue.

Photographed at Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco

Fantastic hummingbird magnet! They dogfight over these vivid blue flowers!

With a frequent visitor; zone 8A, full sun, acid soil.

Forage is waiting here for the hummingbirds this spring!



Blue Brazilian sage - Salvia Guaranitica



Dazzling blue flowers all summer, major hummingbird nectar plant!


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Salvia Species, Anise-Scented Sage, Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage
Salvia coerulea
Type: | Perennials |
Height: | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
Conditions: | Zone 7-11, Sun to Partial Shade |