Salvia nemorosa 'Dark Matter'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Bold dark-purple flower spikes
- Rigid upright habit
Border or Bed
Garden
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Interesting Notes about Meadow Sage:
Early blooming and rebloom throughout summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in average to fertile soil. Drought tolerant, however; will bloom better with regular watering. Deadhead to promote longer bloom time. When cut back in summer, plant will often produce smaller flowers again in the fall.
Height: 16-20 in
Spread: 16-20 in
Spacing: 16-20 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:
- Border or Bed
- Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained