Description
Salvia guarantica, Black & Blue Sage
Adored by hummingbirds and butterflies! Royal-cobalt blue flowers, perennial, full sun, blooms from May until frost. Very drought tolerant once established and likes sandy loam soil with weekly watering.
Yearly Foliage: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Mature Growth: 3-4 feet high – 3-4 feet wide
Soil: Average, sandy loam, enriched with humus, Deep weekly watering, more often during dry spells
Blooms: Summer into Fall
Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nectar-butterflies, Nectar-bees, Hummingbirds
Plant Size when available: 1 Quart, 1 Gallon