Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Meadow Sage or Salvia
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Sage from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Long lasting purple flower spikes
- Gray-green foliage, dark purple flower stems
- Rigid upright habit, fragrant foliage
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun, Drought tolerant, Divide every 3 to 5 years in early spring Provide consistent moisture and deadhead to extend bloom time, Cut back plant after flowering to encourage new growth
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 15-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Salvia (Perennial)
Common Name: Meadow Sage
Upright, branched, clump-forming perennial with textured, ovate to lanceolate, green to grey-green leaves. Flower spikes come in a range of colors such as blue, purple, pink and white, blooming from summer into fall depending on variety. Great for borders, cottage gardens and pollinator gardens.