General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Other: Textured
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
3"-4"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Gentian Sage
  • Blue-Flowered Sage
  • Spreading Blue Sage

'Guanajuato' was a featured
Plant of the Day for February 26, 2016.
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Location: western Oregon
Date: fall 2014
Location: western Oregon
Date: fall 2014

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Date: 2015-11-29

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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 Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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