Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Meadow Sage or Salvia
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Sage from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Long lasting purple flower spikes
- Gray-green foliage, dark purple flower stems
- Rigid upright habit, fragrant foliage
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well-drained soil with average to moist conditions and full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading and consistent moisture encourages flowering through the season. Plants can be cut back to basal foliage after flowering is finished. Divide in early spring or early fall.
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 15-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 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:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Salvia (Perennial)
Common Name: Meadow Sage
Upright, branched, clump-forming perennial with textured, ovate to lanceolate, green to grey-green leaves. Flower spikes come in a range of colors such as blue, purple, pink and white, blooming from summer into fall depending on variety. Great for borders, cottage gardens and pollinator gardens.