Nectar Blue blooms are purple with dark calyxes on medium green foliage growing along a white picket fence
Salvia Mystic Spires blooms are bright in contrast to its medium green, lush and full foliage

Nectar Blue™ Salvia

Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Bloom’ PP27183

An improved earlier blooming version of Black and Blue. Another great Salvia option for the mid to back of borders. Deer resistant and heavy blooming until frost.

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Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
8a - 10b

mature dimensions

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3-5′ high x 3′ wide

More About Nectar Blue™ Salvia

Bloom/Feature

Long blooming; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 10° to 20°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Compact Habit, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerance, Reblooming, Upright Habit

Flowering Season

Spring to Fall

Uses

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Not required; dead-heading promotes new growth

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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