Salvia Black & Blue

General Information

Tender perennial has sky-blue flowers and pitch-black calyxes.

Grower Information

Tender perennial has sky blue flowers and pitch-black calyxes.
'Black & Blue'

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Growing Information

General Information

Height: 24 - 36 in. (61 - 91 cm)
Spread: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)
Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone: No
Average Days with Mist: 6-9
Pinch: Optional
Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-6*
Comments: Pinch 14-18 days after sticking to improve branching.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.4-5.8
Light Levels (fc): 6,000-9,000
Temperature Day: 71-79°F (22-26°C)
Temperature Night: 59-64°F (15-18°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
No. of Pinches: 1-2
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): A daminozide 2,000-3,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride 1,000-1,500 ppm tank mix(S) will help control height.
Pests: Whitefly, fungus gnats, thrips
Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia
Finishing Comments: Regularly allow the media to dry between waterings, particularly during cool periods. Prefers warm conditions to ensure early flowering.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots: 1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Pots: 2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks

Garden Details

Scientific name: Salvia guaranitica
Common Name: Sage
Hardiness Zone: 7a - 10a
Hardiness Degree: 0°F (-17.8°C)
Blooming Season: Late Summer, Autumn, Winter
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Scented Foliage
Water: Light
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)
Height: 24 - 36 in. (61 - 91 cm)
Width: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)
Exposure: Sun

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