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Salvia nemorosa Ostfriesland ('East Friesland')

Meadow Sage (Perennial Sage)

Dense, compact clumps of erect stems hold long spikes of intense dark purple violet flowers over gray-green foliage.

  • »  Other species names: sylvestris or superba
  • »  Compact, upright, mounding, clump forming habit
  • »  Spiky, dark purple to violet flowers
  • »  Gray-green, basal leaves, 12.5 cm long
  • »  Foliage has a fragrance when crushed
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
  • »  Flower Height: 50 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 25 cm

1gal
$21.88
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
• Compact
• Mounding
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

Best grown in a moist or dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. They are drought tolerant once established. Shear back flowers after flowering to maintain a compact foliage habit and to encourage a late, summer bloom.