Plant Information

Common Name: SAGE - COSTA RICA BLUE
Scientific Name: Salvia guaranitica species

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R92.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Salvia Costa Rica Blue is a native of South America and part of the blue anise sages known botanically as Salvia guaranitica.
• Robust ornamental perennial shrub with branched stems and heart shaped leaves that can grow up to 2 - 2.5m tall and as wide.
• Costa Rica Blue produces spikes of nectar rich blooms in a deep cobalt blue that are set off by purplish bracts - it flowers from late spring until frost.
• Can be cut back for better branching or when it outgrows it position.
• Needs well-drained soil, full sun or light shade and moderate water.
• Dies back in winter in cold areas - can take frost up to -3°C and will grow out again in spring.
• After two or three years it can be divided in early spring with the emergence of new growth.
• Good bee plant and popular with sugar birds and butterflies.

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