Beautiful addition to the perennial border.
Salvia nemorosa 'Plumosa'
Meadow Sage
Tips for Homeowners:
Completely cut plant back after flowers are spent, which promotes new growth and flowers. May need staking.
Rate this Plant:
The double flowers are clustered on the stems to be displayed as plumes rather than the usual spike flowers expected on Salvia plants.
- Dense, purplish plumes
- Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees
- Excellent cut flower
Height: 14-18 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Zone: 4-8
Color: Purple
Interesting Notes about Meadow Sage:
This perennial is popular for its hardiness, but also for its adaptibility and carefree nature. The plants are relatively disease and pest free and bloom all season. It grows in clumps and combines beautifully with other contrasting plants. Drought and heat tolerant and tolerates poor soils as long as well-drained. Thrives in full sun.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Humming-birds
- Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water