Salvia

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Stunning electric blue flowers contrast sharply with the black stems. Especially attractive to hummingbirds. Excellent for middle or back of the garden. Terrific complement to coreopsis, rudbeckia and ornamental grasses. Good cut flower.

Companion Plants

Petunia

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Petunia

This all-time favorite enlivens the garden with a profusion of blooms and is irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds. Splendid in hanging baskets and containers. Super planted with verbena, marigold, zinnia, geranium  or other annuals.

Marigold

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Marigold

Vibrant flowers bloom above fragrant, highly divided foliage. This fast-growing annual is well-suited for garden's edge, container gardening, or window boxes. Very attractive in combination with blue-spiked flowers. May repel pests. Prefers well-drained soil.

Ageratum

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Ageratum

This ever-popular annual bears vibrant flower clusters that attract butterflies. A colorful addition to flower gardens, deck or patio containers, or window boxes and baskets. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil.

Collections

Bonnie M.'s collection

Details

Common name

Salvia

Botanical name

Salvia guaranitica

Variety

Black & Blue

Zone

Grow as an annual.

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Bloom color

Blue

Bloom time

spring-fall

Light

part sun

Height

36" (91 cm)

Habit

upright

Water

1-2 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

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