Caradonna Meadow Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
SKU
2041
Spikes of violet blue flowers on striking purple-black stems rise above the contrasting gray-green leaves. Especially effective en masse, but also nice for the mixed border and containers. A great fresh or dried cut flower. Herbaceous perennial.Clumps to 18 inches tall, to 24 inches wide.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SAL-vee-uh nem-or-OH-suh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Vibrant Carefree Color |
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Cut back to 3 inches above soil line and apply fertilizer before new spring growth begins. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous bloom.
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