Black & Blue’ Blue Anise Sage Perennial Sage

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

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.