Salvia guaranitica 'Costa Rica' - Costa Rica Blue Sage

Salvia guaranitica 'Costa Rica' - Costa Rica Blue Sage

Pot Size: 1 gallon, 4" deep

One of the best blue salvias available, Costa Rica Blue Sage is sometimes referred to as the ‘blue anise sage’. The deep blue flowers have a translucency to them offset by the deeper blue almost black calyx. Like many salvias this is a fairly tall growing plant, to 2.5m depending on conditions, however it is easily pruned back and it will soon re-shoot to continue producing masses of flowers. Try removing older stems at regular intervals to promote new growth. Hard pruning can take place when the flowers stop. Full sun is best and a well drained humus rich soil, although like many salvias ‘Costa Rican Blue’ is not that fussy and can handle part shade as well. Like many of the species, it is very attractive to birds.                 

Size: Height 4-6 feet, Spread 4-6 feet    
Light: Cool sun to light shade 
Soil: Likes rich soil 
Water: Average
Bloom: Blooms spring through fall