Salvia
Salvia nemorosa
SAL-vee-uh nem-or-OH-suh
Perennials: Flower
Meadow Sage
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Excellent for filling in between the cracks of flagstone paving. Dislikes both drought and soggy wet soils. Easily divided in early spring or fall, by ripping up the clump into smaller pieces. Not a good choice for full shade.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Spreading
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
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
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division