Black & Blue Salvia
Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue'
SKU
3492
Gorgeous cobalt blue with black blooms emerge from black whorls along the tall flower spikes, rising from the lush, green, aromatic foliage. Excellent for adding dark, dramatic contrast to any garden. Sensational season-long, heat-loving color for sunny beds and borders. An herbaceous perennial in mild winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
| Botanical Pronunciation | SAL-vee-uh gwar-uh-NYE-tik-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dense Habit, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Heat Loving |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Long Bloom Season |
Thrives in loose, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage prolific continuous bloom. Where grown as a perennial, cut back to 3 in. above soil line and fertilize before growth emerges in early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 10
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