Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'
Meadow Sage
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- Spikes of violet-blue flowers
- Compact, mounding habit, Aromatic, grey-green foliage
- Long blooming through summer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
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: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-24 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
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.