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Blue Anise Sage 'Blue Enigma' (Salvia guaranitica 'Blue Enigma')

Blue Enigma Sage

Overview

Salvia guaranitica 'Blue Enigma' is a cultivar of Blue Anise Sage (Brazilian Sage) with mysterious, deep violet-blue flowers and nearly black calyces. The color intensity varies with light and temperature, creating an enigmatic effect. Upright, bushy habit with aromatic green leaves. Blooms midsummer to frost.

Taxonomy

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: guaranitica
Cultivar: 'Blue Enigma'

Garden Performance

Full sun to part shade, rich, moist soil. Grows 3–5 feet tall. Tender perennial (zones 8–10). Excellent for borders, containers, and hummingbird gardens. Combine with contrasting yellow or orange flowers for drama.

Salvias: Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue': Striking Blue Flowers with Black Calyces; Salvia guaranitica: Anise-Scented Sage with Blue Flowers; Salvia guaranitica 'Costa Rica Blue': Anise Sage with Large Blue Flowers; Blue Anise Sage 'Sapphire Blue' (Salvia guaranitica 'Sapphire Blue'); Blue Anise Sage 'Argentine Skies' (Salvia guaranitica 'Argentine Skies'); Blue Turkish Sage (Salvia cyanescens); Pitcher Sage 'Nekan' (Salvia azurea 'Nekan'); Sage 'Blue Chiquita' (Salvia 'Blue Chiquita'); Blue Anise Sage 'Van Remsen' (Salvia guaranitica 'Van Remsen'); Salvia transylvanica 'Blue Spires' (Transylvanian Sage)

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