Caradonna Salvia
Salvia nemorosa
SAL-vee-uh nem-or-OH-suh
Perennials: Flower
Meadow Sage
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Plants form a bushy clump of grey-green leaves, with upright spikes. Enjoy repeat blooming several times during the growing season by removing spent flowers. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring, every 3 to 4 years.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Caradonna Salvia
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division