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Salvia - Black and Blue
The Salvia Black and Blue, 'Salvia guaranitica', is a tall and attractive plant that has an upright growth habit which reaches 2 to 3 feet in height. The bi-colored blooms are 3/4 of an inch in size and occur in both spring and the fall. This selection of the hardy anise sage differs from the norm in that the calyx (the little cup that holds the open flower) is black instead of the usual green. It enjoys warm tempatures and is moderately drought tolerant. The dark, denim blue flowers with black bases appear to be made by a flower designer because of its striking beauty. The Black and Blue Salvia mixes well with other beautiful summer flowering perennials. This eye catching Salvia offers abundant deep blue cobalt blue tubular blooms that are an absolute favorite of hummingbirds. They are hardy to 15 degrees. ... additional information
Herb - English Lavender Munstead Munstead is a fragrant robust lavender that makes a great hedge. English Lavender Munstead flowers profusely in the spring, after which a good pruning will provide an attractive gray bush with highly aromatic leaves. This compact variety of English lavender has lavender blue flowers. Lavender flowers have a rich sweet flavor and are especially good when used with sweets. This makes an elegant addition to tea time. Munsteads are also good for butters and cream cheese recipes. Waiting even a day or two to pick, can affect the flavor. It is best to eat only the flower petals. Pull the flowers away from the little brown or green cap that they are attached to. Lavender flowers can be fresh-frozen or dried. |
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