Salvia nemorosa 'Dark Matter'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Dark blue-purple flower spikes
- Starts blooming early and reblooms throughout the summer
- Narrow, aromatic foliage
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
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: 16-20 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 16-20 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Rock Garden
- Heat Tolerant
- Drought Tolerant
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Salt Tolerant
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- 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.