Description
Caradonna Meadow Sage is a compact upright herbaceous perennial with aromatic green foliage. Tall burgundy spikes holding small two-lipped purple flowers bloom in late spring through summer and can continue into fall if deadheaded. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Europe and west-central Asia |
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Height: |
1′ – 2′ |
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Spread: |
1’ – 2′ |
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Spacing: |
1.5′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for scale and whitefly. Some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Blanket Flower, Black-Eyed Susan, Fescue
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Salvia nemorosa Caradonna 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
