Blues Meadow’ is a beautiful Old World sage with tall, very dark purple flower stems and stunning blue-violet flowers. The plant has a strong vertical habit and is a superb nectar source for honeybees.
Common Name | Blues Meadow Sage |
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Botanical Name | Salvia sylvestris Caradonna |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Purple |
Mature Height | 24" tall |
Mature Spread | 18" wide |
Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant |
Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |