• If you’re looking for bold colour and lots of wildlife in your garden, then Salvia ‘Black & Blue’ is a great choice. The deep blue flowers and nearly black calyces give a dramatic contrast in beds, borders and patio containers from summer well into autumn.
• One of the main draws of Salvia 'Black & Blue' is its popularity with bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The tall flower spikes offer a long lasting source of nectar making it a great addition to wildlife friendly gardens and adding a splash of colour just when many other plants are starting to fade.
• This salvia likes a sunny spot and well-drained soil and will give a succession of flowers throughout the season. Water regularly when the plant is establishing itself and then only during prolonged dry periods. Removing spent flower spikes will encourage fresh blooms and help keep the show going until the first frosts.
• Salvia 'Black & Blue' is an easy plant to grow and a rewarding plant to have in the garden whether you are planting a cottage garden, creating a mixed perennial border or filling containers on a sunny patio. Its unique flower colour, long flowering season and ability to attract pollinators make this a variety that will give interest and colour for months on end.

Plant genus Salvia

Common Name Anise-Scented Sage

Plant type Herbaceous Perennials

Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial

Hardiness Hardy

Soil acidity Any

Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

Flower colour Blue, Black

Leaf colour Green

Growth Rate Fast

Edible Use No

Planting Companion Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Verbena

Light Required Full Sun

Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.

Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.

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