Salvia nemorosa 'Swifty Rose'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Densely packed spikes of deep rose pink flowers are held above compact
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
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: 18-12 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Violet
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