Salvia nemorosa 'Noble Knight'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouse
- Large purple to blue flowers
- Dense, thick flower spikes
- Compact habit with nice branching
- Blooms early summer; reblooms if deadheaded
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
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: 8-10 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
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.