Salvia guaranitica

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The small shrubs reach heights between 2-5 feet.

Salvia guaranitica is a small shrub native to South America, with fragrant ovate leaves with a fresh mint green color, and an anise scent when crushed. The flowers are a unique mix of blue, lavender, and purple shades, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

This small shrub should be planted in full sun or semi-shade locations and watered regularly. Salvia guaranitica can handle moderate water but will benefit from regular irrigation. Mature plants have proven cold hardy at least to mid 20s F for a short time and should be grown in USDA Zone 8-10.

When planting Salvia guaranitica in cold regions, pot it and select the warmest location you can find for it. Move it in when the temperature drops below freezing and move it back out when temperatures rise to the minimum hardiness rank. When bringing it in, make sure to keep it well-watered, as it's harder for the plants to get water when they are indoors in containers. During the colder months, ensure that it gets plenty of light and never let it sit in a waterlogged environment.

Similar plants:

• Salvia africana lutea (Brown Salvia, Beach Salvia, Dune Salvia, Golden Salvia)
• Salvia argentea (Silver Sage, Silver Salvia, Hobbits Foot)
• Salvia coccinea (Red Salvia, Tropical Sage)
• Salvia discolor (Andean Sage)
• Salvia dolomitica (South African Sage)
• Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage, Pineapple Scented Sage)
• Salvia farinacea (Mealy Sage)
• Salvia hispanica (Chia)
• Salvia lanceolata (Rusty Sage, Lance-leaf Sage )
• Salvia lanigera (Wooly Sage)