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Description
Common names: anise-scented sage, hummingbird sage.
Salvia are the largest genus of plants in the sage (Lamiaceae) family, with nearly 1000 species. Salvia include shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Salvia are naturally distributed over three distinct regions of diversity: Central and South America ( approx: 600 species); Central Asia and the Mediterranean (250 species); Eastern Asia (90 species). There are salvia for every type of garden, and in many colours.
Salvia guaranitica is native to a wide area of South America. They are perennial sub-shrubs growing 1-1.5 meters tall. leaves are a fresh green colour with an anise scent when crushed. flower colour comes in various shades of blue and purple.
Flowering will begin in mid summer and continue until frost. Plants prefer shelter from winds and extreme cold. Full sun is the general recommendation but in the extreme heat of Hawke’s Bay ( and areas such as Canterbury) I find they thrive best with some shade, especially from afternoon sun.
S. guaranitica ‘Amistad’ has rich purple flowers with a dark calyx makes this a real eye-catcher. This variety also has a long flowering period from late spring and into autumn. As the name suggests a favourite source of nectar for birds and bees
- Ht: 1.5 meters
- Sun to light shade
- moderately tender
- Fertile free draining soils
- 1 litre pot
