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Salvia nemorosa

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 70 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Salvia nemorosa (meadow sage) yields showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid autumn. This plant is clump forming and has matte, medium textured and fragrant foliage that is medium green in colour. Salvia nemorosa (meadow sage) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Salvia nemorosa . Salvia nemorosa is tolerant of drought.
Cautions The growth rate of Salvia nemorosa (meadow sage) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.