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Salvia

Exceptionally long flowers with striking burgundy stems attract butterflies and are lovely in fresh or dried arrangements. Complements many perennials including yarrow, coreopsis, rudbeckia and grasses. Remove faded flowers to increase repeat flowering.

Companion Plants

Dianthus

Shasta Daisy

Tickseed

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Salvia

  • Botanical name

    Salvia nemorosa

  • Variety

    Caradonna

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    18-24" (46-61 cm)

  • Habit

    Multistemmed

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Blue

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

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