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Black & Blue Salvia

Scientific Name : Salvia guaranitica
Common Name : Sage
Hardiness Zone : 7a - 10b
Hardiness Degree : 0°F (-18°C)
Blooming Season : Autumn, Winter, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Upright
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Every two weeks
Spacing : 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Height : 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Width : 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Tender perennial has sky-blue flowers and pitch-black calyxes.
Idea & Tips : One of the most heat and drought tolerant plants.
Grower Information : Tender perennial has sky blue flowers and pitch-black calyxes.
Daylength : Salvia Black and Blue will flower best from late Spring through early Autumn.
Propagation Information : Pinch 14–18 days after sticking to improve branching.
Cool Treatment
Plant Maturity: Cold treatment is not required.
Plant Growth Regulators : Generally not needed. B-Nine 2,000-3,500 ppm and Cycocel 1,000-1,500 ppm tank mix (Spray) is effective if needed.
'Black & Blue'
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