Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'  (Meadow Sage) 

Origin:  Hybrid
Family:  Lamiaceae
Light:  Full sun
Height:  1-3'
Spacing:  15-18"
Blooms:  Repeated blooms, blue violet spikes, small, late Spring-frost
Foliage:  1-2" wide, herbaceous, scalloped margin, hairy
Soil:  Well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline, drought tolerant when established
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Perennial, hummingbird garden, butterfly garden, rock garden
Propagation:  Softwood cuttings/rootball divisions, seeds (Sow direclty onto ground in Fall

Comments:  Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' or Meadow Sage is a perennial with a moderate growth habit.  It is a showy hybrid.  In late Spring or early Summer, Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' repeatedly produces showy spikes of blue-violet tubular blossoms followed later by seeds.  Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees are magnetized by its nectar-rich blossoms.  Meadow Sage is easily propagated from softwood cuttings or rootball divisions; seeds however would not come true to parent.  Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' thrives best in well-drained mildly acidic, neutral or mildly alakline soil in a sunny environment. Meadow Sage tolerates drought conditions when established.  Mass plant Salvia 'East Friesland' in the perennial bed for a striking display.  Meadow Sage can also be container cultivated.  It makes great rock garden plants.  Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' self sows readily and soon forms a nice clump.  Meadow Sage is an easy plant to grow and is very showy.

USDA Zones:  4-9

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