Salvia Black & Blue

About this product

Salvia 'Black & Blue' (Salvia guaranitica) delivers striking cobalt-blue flowers set against near-black calyces on tall, upright stems all summer long. A magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, it thrives in summer heat and adds bold vertical color to containers and landscapes. Available in a 1-gallon pot, sold in cases of 6 for easy retail merchandising.

Care & growing

Light

Full sun to part shade for best flowering.

Watering

Keep evenly moist; water regularly and avoid drought stress.

Soil

Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.

Temperature

65–85°F; heat-tolerant, protect from frost.

Bloom time

Summer through fall until first frost.

Common uses

Excellent in patio containers, mixed borders, pollinator plantings, and upright retail displays.