Very excited today, one of the black and blue 5pack that I ordered about a month ago has sent up two shoots which has several of the black parts on each one that im assuming are calyxes. Im not sure why I missed those yesterday for the shoots are 3-4 inches long right now. There are a lot of firsts happening with me right now for the B & B that I have so desired are now doing their stuff plus this is the first year for me to have salvia of any kind in my yard. One thing that I have noticed is that the two that are the most full and lush I used miracle -gro nursery select starter food when I planted them. Wether this is difference I dont know, but this thought just came to me.