Black and Blue Salvia
Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Black and Blue Salvia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 9-11
Add mystery and drama - and Hummingbirds! The Black and Blue Salva (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'), also known as Meadow Sage and Perennial Sage, is a tall and attractive plant that has an upright growth habit full of aromatic green foliage.
The bi-colored blooms are 3/4 of an inch in size and occur in both spring and well into the autumn. This selection of the Hardy Anise Sage differs from the norm in that the calyx (the little cup that holds the open flower) is black instead of the usual green!
The summer til autumn flowering, dark, denim-blue flower spikes have black bases! They appear to have been made by an artist because of their striking beauty! The bees, butterflies, and Hummingbirds will agree and arrive to admire the tubular blooms and sip nectar! Even Hummingbird Moths (Sphinx Moth) and other beneficial insects will show up too!
Growing 2 feet tall in bloom and up to 2 feet wide, these herbaceous perennial flowers are hardy throughout USDA planting zones 9 to 11, but are wonderful annual accents that grow fast to near full size throughout USDA zones 3 to 8! Deer and rabbits even leave them alone, seldom even having a nibble due to the aromatic foliage!
Planting and Application:
Mix Black and Blue Sage l with other beautiful summer flowering sun-perennials, especially white, bright yellow, and red blooms, and any plant with dark foliage and dark blooms. The green foliage is aromatic when brushed and offsets the dark stems and blooms!
This eye-catching Salvia offers abundant deep-blue, tubular blooms that are an absolute favorite of hummingbirds and feed them all growing season, reblooming until frost. Support your feathered friends by planting groupings and drifts that are low-maintenance, fast-growing, and easy to grow!
Black and Blue is indispensable for your sun garden or containers if you want pretty, bright, flowers to enjoy in the garden and floral arrangements! Tuck into your Container gardens, Cottage Gardens, dark foliage gardens, and Rock Gardens, and are widely adaptable in everything from Xeric to pampered landscapes!
- Bi-Colored Dark Purple/Denim Blue Blooms With Black Accents
- Aromatic Green Foliage Mounds
- Upright Tall Habit With Great Branching
- Hummingbird & Pollinator-Magnets
- Tall Specimens, Focal Points, Unique Color, Backdrops & Seasonal Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Grow Perennial Salvia in full sun and well-drained soil for the strongest and showiest display and the most blooms. Adding Nature Hills Root Booster during planting, spring applications of fertilizer, and adding a 3-4 inches of arborist mulch over the soil help hold back the weeds, hold in moisture, and insulate the roots from heat and chill.
Deadhead the blooms as they fade to encourage rebloom until frost, and prune back your entire mound in the very early spring. Salvia are clumping perennials that appreciate being divided every 3-5 years to maintain their vigor. In cooler climates, these plants are fast-growing annuals and grow fast in the sun.
- Full Sun Perennials
- Well-Drained Soils
- Moderate Moisture to Low Moisture Needs - Drought Tolerant Once Established
- Hardy Perennial Zone 9-11, Annual Accents 3-8
- Deadhead For Return Blooms & Prune Early Spring
- Rabbit & Deer-Resistant
Stunning and showy, the unexpected color power combo of the Black and Blue Salvia will invigorate your garden beds and borders every year! Hurry and order these hot-climate perennials will leave you amazed! Order now at NatureHills.com!
