<i>Salvia nemorosa</i> ‘Caradonna’ | Meadow Sage
DESCRIPTION
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a compact herbaceous perennial renowned for its striking spikes of vibrant purple-blue flowers and lance-shaped green leaves forming a dense basal rosette. Blooming in late spring to early summer, its tubular flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and deadheading spent flowers can encourage continuous blooming and maintain a neat appearance. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil, 'Caradonna' is relatively low-maintenance. Its long-lasting blooms and aromatic foliage make it a popular choice for borders, herb gardens, and containers, providing a vivid and enduring display in the garden.
DESCRIPTION
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a compact herbaceous perennial renowned for its striking spikes of vibrant purple-blue flowers and lance-shaped green leaves forming a dense basal rosette. Blooming in late spring to early summer, its tubular flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and deadheading spent flowers can encourage continuous blooming and maintain a neat appearance. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil, 'Caradonna' is relatively low-maintenance. Its long-lasting blooms and aromatic foliage make it a popular choice for borders, herb gardens, and containers, providing a vivid and enduring display in the garden.
DESCRIPTION
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a compact herbaceous perennial renowned for its striking spikes of vibrant purple-blue flowers and lance-shaped green leaves forming a dense basal rosette. Blooming in late spring to early summer, its tubular flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and deadheading spent flowers can encourage continuous blooming and maintain a neat appearance. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil, 'Caradonna' is relatively low-maintenance. Its long-lasting blooms and aromatic foliage make it a popular choice for borders, herb gardens, and containers, providing a vivid and enduring display in the garden.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage Color: Green, with lance-shaped leaves forming a dense basal rosette
Flower Color: Striking, vibrant purple-blue flowers
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Low
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zone: USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: The tubular flowers attract pollinators, particularly bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
