Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Spikes of violet-purple flowers
- Compact mound
- Long blooming
- Repeat blooming if deadheaded or sheared after blooming
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in average to fertile soil. Drought tolerant, however; will bloom better with regular watering. Deadhead to promote longer bloom time. When cut back in summer, plant will often produce smaller flowers again in the fall.
Height: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Violet
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained