Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue', Blue Anise Sage or Friendship Sage pollinator also a bee magnet

also a bee magnet

Its very long flower spike is said to resemble the flared hood of a cobra

or partial shade

Originally collected at Mt

it is NOT self-seeding

Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue', Blue Anise Sage or Friendship Sage pollinator also a bee magnetA charcoal black calyx ensconces deep purple blue, double lipped flowers for an elegant, romantic combination. Its deep, dark, saturated color is exhilarating against its light green leaves! Reliably hardy and sturdy. Hummers will salivate for this Salvia. For best results, plant in spring to allow plenty of time for roots to establish before winter. Leaving the past stems through the winter also improves hardiness. Mature size: 3 ft T x W Minimum