Black & Blue Sage (Salvia guaranitica)
Black & Blue Sage (Salvia guaranitica)
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Black & Blue Sage
Salvia guaranitica
Other Common Names: Blue Anise Sage
Top Pick: A bold, long-blooming sage with deep blue flowers that strongly attracts hummingbirds.
Quick Plant Info
- ☀️ Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
- 💧 Water: Medium
- 🌿 Type: Perennial
- 📏 Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
Plant Traits
Description
A striking perennial with deep blue flowers that bloom over a long season and attract hummingbirds.
Black & Blue Sage produces tall spikes of vivid blue flowers from summer into fall. It spreads gradually from the base and can form a larger clump over time.
🌼 Why it works
- Exceptional hummingbird attraction
- Long bloom season
- Bold color and height
- Reliable performance in warm conditions
🐦 Wildlife value
A strong nectar source for hummingbirds and pollinators throughout its bloom period.
Provides consistent food resources late in the season.
🌱 Where it thrives
Best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and consistent moisture. It performs well in garden beds and naturalized plantings.
- Pollinator gardens
- Borders and back-of-bed plantings
- Naturalized areas
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture.
✂️ Growth & maintenance
May spread gradually; cut back in winter or early spring. Can die back in colder winters and return from the base.
💧 Water (establishment note)
Water regularly during establishment; prefers consistent moisture once established.
Pickup Information
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