Anise-scented sage (Salvia guaranitica)

Anise-scented sage (Salvia guaranitica) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as anise-scented sage.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: anise-scented sage
Scientific name: Salvia guaranitica
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

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How to plant Anise-scented sage (Salvia guaranitica) – Scott Zona, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Anise-scented sage (Salvia guaranitica) – image source