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Salvia nemorosa Caradonna

Meadow Sage (Perennial Sage)

Spikes of violet-purple flowers top the green leaves which emit a fragrance when crushed.

  • »  Other species names: sylvestris or superba
  • »  Tall, upright, clumping habit
  • »  Spiky, dark purple to violet flowers
  • »  Mid-green, basal leaves, 12.5 cm long
  • »  Leaves emit fragrance when crushed
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
  • »  Flower Height: 75 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 50 cm

1gal
$21.88
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:45-50 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Best grown in a moist or dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. They are drought tolerant, once established. They may become floppy midsummer, particularly if they are grown in a rich soil and in too much shade. Consider supporting the flowers or shearing them back to the basal foliage.