Helleborus hybridus Blushing Bridesmaid Eastern Asia Salvia 'Black and Blue' differs

Salvia 'Black and Blue' differs from other anise sage cultivars in that the calyx (the little cup that holds the open flower) is black instead of the usual green

Even without the winter stalks of red fruit

the clumps are topped with airy flower spikes of tiny flowers

The hybrids

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Helleborus hybridus Blushing Bridesmaid Eastern Asia Salvia 'Black and Blue' differsHelleborus 'Blushing Bridesmaid' is a seed strain from the Walters Gardens breeding program selected by hybridizer Hans Hansen for its notable vigor and showy floral display. Each 18" tall x 2' wide evergreen clump is topped in late winter with large numbers of 2 2. 5" double white flowers with heavy raspberry pink veining and picotee edge. Maintenance: Helleborus 'Blushing Bridesmaid' is a seed grown, uniform selection of Helleborus x hybridus, all