Name: Sage, Black and Blue

Botanical Name: Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'

Zone: 7-11

Soil: well drained

Exposure: Sun to Part Sun

Bloom Time and Color: Medium to dark blue flowers in late spring to late fall.

Description: This plant gets its name from the flowers, the flowers are blue in color and the calyx is almost black in color. Can get close to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Makes an excellent background plant.

Care: Divide in spring. Cut back until early June, to promote bushiness and keep height down.