Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue'
'Black & Blue' Blue Anise Sage is a stunning perennial that adds bold color and pollinator appeal to your garden. Its deep cobalt-blue flowers with striking black calyxes bloom profusely through the warm seasons.
This vigorous variety is highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, and thrives in sunny garden beds or large containers. Its aromatic foliage adds another layer of sensory interest to the landscape.
- Deep cobalt-blue flowers with black bracts
- Hummingbird and bee magnet
- Fragrant, lush green foliage
- Prefers full sun to partial shade
- Mature Size: 3–4 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide
- Ideal for garden beds, borders, or containers
Note: Performs best in well-drained soil. Pinch or prune back in mid-season for a bushier growth habit. May die back in winter in colder zones but often regrows in spring.
Growing Zones: 7–10 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 3–4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Mature Width: | 2–3 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring to Fall |
| Type: | Perennial Sage |
FAQ's
Does 'Black & Blue' attract hummingbirds?
Yes! The vivid blue flowers are a favorite among hummingbirds and pollinators.
Is this salvia perennial or annual?
It’s a tender perennial in zones 7–10 and can be grown as an annual in colder regions.
How should I care for it in winter?
In colder zones, mulch heavily in fall or dig up and overwinter indoors in containers.
Can I grow it in containers?
Yes, it performs beautifully in large containers with regular watering and sunlight.
Does it need deadheading?
No, it self-cleans, but removing spent blooms can encourage more flowering.
Is it deer resistant?
Generally, yes. Salvias are aromatic and less preferred by deer.
