Salvia concolor - Blue Black Mexican Sage

(Blue Black Mexican Sage) This spectacular and hardy central Mexican native is exciting to watch as it sprouts from it's root stock in Spring, shooting up to 8 to 10 feet in ideal conditions. Here it grows to a modest 6 feet, and blooms 10 months out of the year! If you haven't guessed, this is one of our very favorite Salvias!

Large, vibrant purplish blue flowers are profuse late Fall through Winter on inflorescence that can reach 20 inches. Calyxes are similar in color to the bloom hence it's name which means “of the same color”.

Easy to grow and bloom in a part shade location, this woodland plant is sometimes mistaken for Salvia guaranitica, but it is an entirely different plant. Ideal up against a fence or building that offers morning sun and afternoon shade as well as protection from wind.

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In stock	7 item(s) available
Weight	1.00 lbs
Common name	Blue Black Mexican Sage
USDA Zone	8 - 11
Size (h/w/fh)	48"/36"/48"+
Exposure	Partial shade
Soil	Well drained
Water	Regular
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Price:	$6.00

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Spring Inventory
Category: News
Posted: Mar 19, 2012 23:42:00
Good news for all Salvia lovers (and everyone else who loves unusual plants). We are now starting to list our Spring inventory, which means larger quantities and wider availability.

Winter Blooming Salvias (Part II)
Category: Blog
Posted: Dec 10, 2011 16:55:00

The Blue Species

When I think of Winter blooming Salvias, the warm colors – red, orange and pink – come to mind first. Possibly because THE most spectacular Sage of all, Salvia gesneriifolia 'Tequila', is a presence to contend with, growing for us over 16 feet tall and 30 feet across! But looking around our gardens this cool day, there are a number of very fine blue and purple Sages in bloom now. So in Part 2 of the Winter Salvia series, we’ll discuss these fine plants.

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