Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' (Domestic Violence Anise Sage)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 36" tall Origin: Brazil

Emerging from dormancy in early spring, the 3' tall clumps are clothed in fuzzy green, spade-shaped leaves. From midsummer through fall, the clumps are topped with 1' spikes of narrow, long, snapdragon-like, luscious, deep blue flowers. This selection of the hardy anise sage differs from the norm in that the calyx (the little cup that holds the open flower) is black instead of the usual green. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)