Salvia coerulea 'Black and Bloom' PP27183

Also Known As

Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Bloom'
Black & Bloom Anise Sage
Black & Bloom Salvia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Salvia coerulea 'Black and Bloom' PP27183 plant details

Salvia coerulea 'Black and Bloom' PP27183 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia coerulea 'Black and Bloom' PP27183

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia coerulea 'Black and Bloom' PP27183

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Who knew you could out do Black and Blue Salvia?! Black & Bloom Salvia produces larger flowers that emerge from deep black calyces adorned along black stems. It flowers earlier and is a more vigorous plant overall growing slightly larger and has thick deep green quilted foliage. Like its pollen parent, Black & Bloom Salvia attracts hummingbirds as well as larger butterflies to its deep dark violet blue tubular flowers. This a great perennial for full sun to mostly sunny gardens or medium to large containers.

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How to Grow Salvia coerulea 'Black and Bloom' PP27183

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen