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Each cobalt-blue flower is held in a black calyx along the tall flower spikes above the lush green foliage. A real hummingbird magnet. Striking color contrast for bright-flowering Crocosmia, Rudbeckia and other Salvias. Herbaceous perennial.
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 8-10. It prefers organically rich loams. If grown in too much shade, plant stems tend to elongate and fall over. Plant height can be reduced by cutting back stems in late spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Plants grown in protected locations with winter mulch may survive mild winters in USDA Zones 6-7.
| Common Name | Black and Blue Sage |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 3 ft. |
| Width | 3' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | summer through fall |
| Flower Color | dark blue |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
