Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Salvia guaranitica 'Forever Blue'
Blue Anise Sage
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Height
- 24 to 36 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Vibrant deep blue flowers
- Foliage color
- Bright green, ovate leaves
- Bloom time
- Summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
- Growing zone
- Zones 7-10
- Wildlife
- Highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
About this plant
Salvia guaranitica 'Forever Blue' is a vibrant perennial that produces deep cobalt-blue, tubular flowers held in green calyces. Blooming from mid-summer through fall, the flowers are arranged on graceful spikes that rise above the foliage, adding a bold splash of color to the garden. The vivid blue blooms are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators, making it a dynamic choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Native to South America, Salvia guaranitica is well-suited to warm climates and sunny garden spaces. 'Forever Blue' is cherished for its long blooming season and ability to pair seamlessly with other summer and autumn flowers. Its intense blue tones and elegant growth habit make it a versatile addition to borders, containers, or mixed plantings.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
