Caradonna Meadow Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh nem-or-OH-suh
SKU #02041
| Description | Spikes of violet-blue flowers on striking purple-black stems rise above the contrasting gray-green leaves. Especially effective in mass plantings, but also nice for mixed borders and containers. A great fresh or dried cut flower. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry between waterings. |
| Blooms | Early summer to fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Yarrow (Achillea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Bru-Mar Gardens Llc 1009 Bay Ridge Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21403 -
Homestead Gardens-Severna Pk 522 Ritchie Hwy
Severna Park, Maryland 21146 -
Lowe's 415 George Clauss Blvd
Severn, Maryland 21144
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