Salvia nemorosa 'Swifty Deep Rose'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Spikes of deep rose-pink flowers
- Compact, mounding, fragrant foliage
- Blooms early-mid summer, deadheading extends bloom time
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
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: 8-12 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained