SALVIA BLACK & BLUE

SALVIA BLACK & BLUE PERENNIAL

The Salvia 'Black and Blue' (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue') is a beautiful and hardy perennial known for its striking cobalt blue flowers and black stems. Here are some key details about this plant:

Description:

• The Salvia 'Black and Blue' features bright green foliage and brilliant blue flowers with purple-black calyces. The flowers are tubular and attract hummingbirds and butterflies 1 2.
• It is also known as the Anise-scented sage due to its fragrant leaves 3.

Growing Conditions:

• This plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It prefers well-draining, rich soil and should be watered moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings 1 2.
• It is hardy in USDA zones 7-10, where it can be grown as a perennial. In colder zones, it can be treated as an annual or overwintered indoors 2 3.

Care and Maintenance:

• Regular deadheading of spent flowers will encourage continuous blooming throughout the growing season 2.
• Pruning can be done in late spring to manage its height and in autumn to prepare it for winter 2.
• The plant can be propagated through cuttings and division 1.

Special Features:

• The Salvia 'Black and Blue' is known for its low maintenance and high impact in gardens. It is drought-tolerant once established and resistant to deer and rabbits 1 2.
• It is an excellent choice for borders, containers, and attracting pollinators to the garden