General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 5 - 6 feet
Plant Spread: 3 - 4 feet
Leaves: Fragrant
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Cobalt blue
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Blue Anise Sage
  • Brazilian Sage
  • Salvia
  • Variegated Anise-Scented Sage
  • Anise-Scented Sage
  • Guarani Sage
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Salvia coerulea
  • Synonym: Salvia guaranitica

'Omaha Gold' was a featured
Plant of the Day for December 2, 2015.
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Location: My Yard
Date: 2016-10-01
Location: My Yard
Date: 2016-10-01
Location: My Yard
Date: 2016-10-01
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Date: Sep 28, 2011 3:17 PM
A giant, almost 6 feet tall. Beautiful variegated leaves in Sprin
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-05-25
showing the variegated leaves

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My Yard
Date: 2016-10-01
Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Fallbrook California
Date: 2013-02-02
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Apr 1, 2013 1:30 AM concerning plant:
    Blue Anise Sage (Salvia 'Omaha Gold') needs some support, especially in windy areas. It also has to have excellent drainage.

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