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Salvia nemorosa (Sage)



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Salvia nemorosa SAL-vee-ah nem-or-OH-sah Common Name: Sage Genus: Salvia
This drought-tolerant perennial produces flower spikes in shades of violet, purple, or white to pink, with purple bracts. It blooms from early summer to autumn; reblooming is most reliable if spent flowers are promptly deadheaded. It has wrinkled leaves and forms an erect clump 3 feet tall by 2 feet wide. This species is most noted for its many S. sylvestris hybrids.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Salvias are some of the showiest plants for containers and mixed borders. Butterflies love them.
 Care: Provide moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
 Propagation: Sow seed in spring; divide in spring. Take cuttings spring through fall.
 Problems: Powdery mildew, rust, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Hummingbirds; Fragrant Foliage; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Naturalizing
Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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