Salvia, Meadow Sage, Violet Sage, Woodland Sage 'Ostfriesland'

Salvianemorosa

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
nemorosa (nem-or-OH-suh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Blue-Violet
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Little Rock, Arkansas

NORTH FORK, California

Oakley, California

Litchfield, Connecticut

Grayslake, Illinois

Itasca, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois

Noblesville, Indiana

Olathe, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Salvisa, Kentucky

Belle Rose, Louisiana

Zachary, Louisiana

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ludington, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Troy, Michigan

Morris, Minnesota

Bucyrus, Ohio

Lima, Ohio

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Milford, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Rockwood, Tennessee

Hereford, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Tremonton, Utah

Urbanna, Virginia

East Port Orchard, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

Casper, Wyoming

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Lima, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2009 | neutral

I agree it gets a little floppy, needs support. The older plants seem to open up in the middle and lay down after a rain; but the newer ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

This one likes really dry feet in the winter.

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Pinconning, MI (Zone 6a) | July 2006 | positive

This meadow sage has grown pretty large in the last two years. It is an early bloomer, and continues to flower throughout the summer if ...Read More

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Machesney Park, IL | June 2005 | neutral

Attractive flowers that are long-lasting. However, I've found that this plant needs to have a hoop or other support around it. Otherwise,...Read More

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Lenexa, KS (Zone 6a) | June 2003 | positive

Low-maintenance once established, easy to propagate. Butterflies and the bumbles love 'em. Long blooming in 5b.

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