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Salvia nemorosa 'Pink Friesland'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 50 cm (12 - 20 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Salvia nemorosa 'Pink Friesland' (meadow sage) bears showy, bright pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to early fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has olive foliage that is matte, medium textured and aromatic. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Salvia nemorosa 'Pink Friesland' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.