Caradonna Meadow Sage

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh nem-or-OH-suh
SKU #02041
4-9

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OVERVIEW
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.
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.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Waterwise
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Gray-green
Companion Plants Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Yarrow (Achillea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea)
CARE
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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