Betsy’s Choice Salvia, Sage

Description

Deep purple, 2" long tubular flowers adorn tall sturdy stems from late spring to fall on this vigorous perennial Salvia. Betsy's Choice Salvia originates from the garden of noted Salvia author Betsy Clebcsh. It is definitely vigorous so give this one room to grow and it is sure to be adored by hummingbirds. Provide a full to mostly sunny location in a well-drained, average moist, fertile soil.

Betsy's Choice Salvia is very similar to Amistad and Purple Majesty. Like Purple Majesty it does not produce the tubers that so many S. guaraniticas do. In the northern portions of its range provide a breathable winter mulch to help ensure its return in the spring.
Anise or Brazilian Sage, Salvia guaranitica, is an upright growing perennial that may flower nearly continuously from spring to frost. It has been known to spread by rhizomes but under most conditions stays neatly where it's put and where hardy will return year after year. Provide full to partial sun with average drainage with average moisture for best results. Periodic deadheading is not required but may help to keep the plants looking fresher.