Salvia 'Black and Blue' – Salvia guaranitica Live Starter Plant | 5–8 Inches Tall | Rooted in Nursery Pot | Heat-Tolerant Perennial | Pollinator Friendly

Add bold color to your garden with this live Salvia 'Black and Blue' starter plant, well rooted in a nursery pot and ready to plant. This stunning perennial features vivid cobalt blue flowers emerging from dramatic black calyces atop tall flower spikes, creating eye-catching contrast from summer through fall. Its aromatic green foliage, long blooming season, and heat tolerance make it a favorite for sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and patio containers. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees are naturally drawn to its nectar-rich blooms. You will receive a healthy starter plant similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Salvia 'Black and Blue' starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 5–8 inches
✔️ Rooted in a 2.5" x 3.5" nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black and Blue Salvia
Botanical Name: Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'
Plant Type: Tender perennial flowering plant
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 7–10 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location for the best flowering performance. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering throughout the growing season, and mulch around the base in colder climates to help protect the roots.