Salvia ‘Black and Blue’ – Live Starter Plant, Tender Perennial Salvia guaranitica, Hummingbird Magnet, Bold Blue Flowering Plant

Striking deep cobalt-blue blooms with dramatic black calyces

Beloved by hummingbirds & pollinators, offering nonstop summer color

Live starter plant that establishes quickly in pots or garden beds

Tender perennial—grown as an annual in cold zones or overwintered indoors

Vigorous, upright habit, perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife gardens

Salvia ‘Black and Blue’ (Salvia guaranitica) is a bold, eye-catching variety known for its vivid cobalt-blue flowers set against striking black calyces. Blooming from summer to frost, it draws in hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators, creating a lively and colorful garden display.

Sold as a live starter plant, this tender perennial grows quickly and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. In cooler climates, it can be enjoyed as an annual or overwintered indoors. Its tall, graceful stems and continuous flowering make it ideal for borders, cottage-style plantings, pollinator gardens, and container displays.

If you’re looking for a plant with dramatic color, vigorous growth, and high wildlife value, ‘Black and Blue’ Salvia is a standout choice.