Salvia patens 'Guanajuato', Guanajuato Gentian Sage Size:1.16 qt Mulch heavily for winter in

Mulch heavily for winter in the Northwest

Slower growing that many oaks and unfortunately

spear-shaped leaves (to 8" long) turn yellow in autumn

Mature size: 6 ft T x 4 ft W in 10 years

Salvia patens 'Guanajuato', Guanajuato Gentian Sage Size:1.16 qt Mulch heavily for winter in'Guanajuato' was discovered in 1991 during an English botanical expedition in the Sierra de Guanajuato in Mexico. Two inch long Gentian blue parrot's beak flowers bloom in mid to late summer (for us well into fall) on this branching clumper. Contrary to what you might think, it prefers bright or dappled shade. Mulch heavily for winter in the Northwest. Sharp drainage is its fervent desire because, again contrary to what you might think, 'Guanajuato'