Salvia guaranitica ‘Black & Bloom’ creates a spectacular contrast with large, deep violet-blue flowers held in nearly black calyces on dark stems. Its richly colored blooms rise above handsome dark green foliage from late spring through fall, bringing months of bold color and movement to the garden.

This vigorous, upright sage grows approximately 3–4 feet tall and wide. Plant it in full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Provide regular water while it becomes established; mature plants tolerate heat, humidity, and periods of drought. ‘Black & Bloom’ is generally perennial in USDA zones 8–10 and can be enjoyed as a fast-growing annual in colder climates.

The nectar-rich tubular flowers are especially attractive to hummingbirds and also draw butterflies and other pollinators. Use this dramatic Salvia near patios, at the back of a sunny border, in wildlife gardens, or as the centerpiece of a large container. Pair it with gold, orange, white, or chartreuse flowers and foliage to emphasize its unusually dark stems and luminous blue blooms.

Explore more colorful, pollinator-friendly sages in our Salvia – Sage collection.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

(AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV)
(list of states subject to change seasonally due to extreme heat or cold conditions)

We cannot ship Annie's Annuals plants to P.O. boxes or outside the continental U.S.

Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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