Perennial Subshrub: Tolerates drought, deer & gophers. Native to Argentina. Similar in many ways to Salvia guaranitica. Nice tall border plant with foliage scented of mint or anise. Use for screening areas or providing a backdrop to other shorter sages. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good cut flower. Blooms time: summer-fall. Bloom color: bicolored light violet & white flowers. Size: 5' x 5'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.