small, compact perennial Salvia notable for its unusual dark reddish-purple stems and narrow spikes of deep violet flowers that bloom late spring to early summer. Cut back spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Features large, spear-shaped, foliage that is lightly fragrant. Stays small at just 18 to 24 inches all around. Perfect for cottage gardens and perennial beds and borders. Plant in full sun to part shade inland in well-draining but moderately fertile soil. Needs moderate to regular irrigation. As a nemorosa type, this Salvia dies back to the ground over the winter. All dead flowers/leaves should be cut back to the basal resprout each year before it pushes spring growth.
- Common Name:
- Meadow Sage Selection
- Mature Height:
- 18-24"
- Mature Spread:
- 18-24"
- Exposure:
- Sun/Partial Sun
- Growth:
- Winter Dormant
- Flower Color:
- Violet/Purple
- Soil:
- Well drained best
- Foliage Color:
- Green
- Flower Time:
- Spring/Summer
