Black and Blue Anise Sage

Black and Blue Anise Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue') is one of the most celebrated and widely beloved perennial salvias in the world — a vigorous, large-growing South American native producing dramatic, vivid cobalt-blue flower spikes with distinctive jet-black calyces above a generous mound of broad, anise-scented dark green foliage that creates one of the most striking and iconic color contrasts available in any flowering perennial. The intense cobalt-blue and jet-black combination is universally recognized as one of the finest flower color displays in the organic garden and has made Black & Blue one of the most awarded, most planted, and most beloved salvias available across North American and European gardens for decades.

Grown from certified organic heritage stock, each plant arrives with a Professional Grade root system — deep, fibrous, and fully established for vigorous, impressive first-season growth. Black & Blue thrives in full sun to part shade with consistent moisture and develops good drought tolerance once established, performing reliably across a wide range of conditions and returning vigorously year after year in mild climates. Its dramatic cobalt-blue blooms, jet-black calyces, anise-scented foliage, and extraordinary hummingbird and pollinator value make it an irreplaceable anchor plant in mixed perennial borders, hummingbird gardens, pollinator habitats, and mixed container arrangements throughout the entire long bloom season.

• Iconic Cobalt-Blue & Jet-Black Blooms — Vivid cobalt-blue flowers with jet-black calyces create one of the most celebrated, dramatic, and instantly recognizable flower color contrasts available in any perennial plant — a true garden icon beloved worldwide.
• Premier Hummingbird Magnet — Vivid cobalt-blue tubular blooms are among the most irresistible hummingbird flowers available — Black & Blue consistently attracts hummingbirds in extraordinary numbers throughout the entire long bloom season from summer through fall.
• Anise-Scented Aromatic Foliage — Broad dark green leaves release a pleasant, distinctive anise fragrance when brushed or disturbed, adding an exceptional sensory dimension to the garden experience throughout the entire growing season.
• Vigorous Long-Season Perennial — Returns vigorously year after year in mild climates with increasing size and bloom production, delivering outstanding long-term ornamental value and consistent cobalt-blue seasonal color in the organic perennial border.
• Exceptional Pollinator & Wildlife Value — Cobalt-blue flower spikes with jet-black calyces attract hummingbirds, bumblebees, native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in remarkable numbers, making Black & Blue a cornerstone organic wildlife garden plant.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to part shade with consistent moisture — water regularly to maintain even soil moisture and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season to support vigorous bloom production. Hardy in USDA zones 7–10, growing 36–48" tall with a spread of 24–36". Vivid cobalt-blue flower spikes with jet-black calyces bloom summer through fall (June–November); trim lightly after each major bloom flush to encourage vigorous continuous reblooming and maintain an attractive, well-branched form throughout the extended season.