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A fast growing salvia with cobalt blue flowers on black stems adds a big, dramatic presence in the summer garden.
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CloseIf you're a salvia fan, 'Black and Blue' Salvia is a must-have for your sunny summer garden. Fast-growing, tall (three to four feet), and eye-catching with cobalt blue flowers on black stems, this variety makes quite a statement along borders, in mass plantings, or in large container planters. Startling blue flowers along tall black stems are perfect for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, but its fragrant foliage makes it unappealing to deer. Drought tolerant once established, 'Black and Blue' salvia should return each year, but prolonged or extreme cold may kill it. Consider growing this beauty in a large container that can be sheltered under the eaves in winter. Prune back 'Black and Blue' salvia in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Common Name | Black and Blue Salvia |
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Mature Size | 3 - 4 feet tall, up to 3 feet wide |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Cold Hardiness | 0 ° F |
Characteristics | Perennial, attracts bees and hummingbirds, drought tolerant once established, fragrant foliage |
Light | Sun to partial sun |
Structure | Upright |
Bloom Color | Cobalt blue |
Bloom Time | Summer into fall |
Uses | Rock gardens, woodland gardens, container planters, borders, mass plantings |
Photos | Real images, not stock photos |