Salvia black and blue

Photo of Salvia coerulea 'Black and Blue' flower by Native Sons

Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' (Anise-scented sage 'Black and Blue', Black and Blue Anise-Scented Sage, Black and Blue Salvia, Blue Anise Sage 'Black and Blue', Brazilian Anise Sage 'Black and Blue') | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Looking for striking violet-blue blooms or eye-catching hot-pink flowers? Check out Types of Salvias that can suit any garden.

With proper planting and care, Black and Blue salvia is a low-maintenance perennial that will reward you with attractive spikes of deep blue flowers. Follow these tips to encourage healthy growth and consistent blooming.

Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' is a tender perennial salvia. It is also known as the Anise-scented sage 'Black and Blue' and the Brazilian Anise Sage 'Black and Blue'. The Latin names were previously Salvia caerulea and Salvia melanocalyx. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators love its tubular flowers... More at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/salvia-black-and-blue-plant-profile.html

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‘Black and Blue’ salvia has captured the garden world with its blossoms in a most rare shade of blue, causing all visitors to become fixated with their beauty – especially

Tough as nails, Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Bloom' (Anise-Scented Sage) is a lovely perennial featuring showy spikes of vibrant dark blue flowers emerging from black calyces. Blooming from late spring to frost, the blossoms rise along slender, dark stems above a lush clump of ovate green leaves. Aromatic, the foliage exudes a soft anise scent when bruised. Easy and fast-growing, this plant is a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds, but is ignored by hungry deer.

I'm a huge fan of Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' -- actually, I think everyone is. Dark blue flowers, contrasting black calxy -- it i...

The annual beds of Hershey Gardens were in their glory at the beginning of October. We had a beautiful, blustery day to wind our way through the still colorful gardens. The blooming grasses added their dynamic dimension, but they'll have to wait for another post. For now I'll focus on annuals, and give Salvias first billing as the major stars of the show for me. Salvia 'Mystic Spires Blue' was in gorgeous bloom. Hardy to zone 7, it's grown as an annual here in zone 6. Hot pink Wendy's Wish…