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Salvia nemorosa 'Schwellenburg'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Salvia nemorosa 'Schwellenburg' (meadow sage) bears showy and faded purple flowers during early summer to early autumn. The foliage is greyish green in colour and fragrant.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Salvia nemorosa 'Schwellenburg' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.