Salvia guaranitica Smokey Jazz

Common Name:
Smokey Jazz Sage

Description:
Salvia x guaranitica 'Smokey Jazz' is a standout perennial from the Bodacious® series, renowned for its saturated boysenberry-purple flowers emerging from striking black calyces. This hybrid sage features a compact, rounded habit with sturdy black stems and lush, dark green foliage that retains its colour even during the intense summer heat. Blooming prolifically from spring through to autumn, 'Smokey Jazz' is a magnet for pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers well-drained soils and exhibits excellent drought tolerance once established. Its manageable size and vibrant blooms make it an ideal choice for Melbourne gardens, whether planted in borders, containers, or as a focal point in pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 80–90 cm

• Width: 80–90 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Boysenberry-Purple

• Black Calyx

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Perennial

• Aromatic Foliage

• Low Maintenance

• Heat Tolerant

• Suitable for Borders

• Deer Resistant

• Rabbit Resistant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Salvia 'Rhythm & Blues'

• Agastache

• Gaura

• Coreopsis

• Echinacea

• Verbena