Rocky Knoll Farm
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage)
$26
Salvia Caradonna boasts attractive spikes of rich purple blooms on darker purple stems that really pop in any garden or landscape. Butterflies, hummingbirds and bees all love these erect plants. The bright green-grey aromatic foliage provides a great canvas and texture. This plant is a winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
Easy to grow, Salvia Caradonna is deer resistant, and drought tolerant once established. These lovely plants grow to about 2' tall x 2' wide and prefers full sun. Be sure to plant in well-draining soil, especially to help it get established. Cold hardy to -25°F when protected from windchill.
Plant Type
Perennial
Bloom Time
Spring-Summer
Bloom Color
Purple
Hardy Threshold
-25°F
Zones
4-9
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Height
2 Feet
Spread
2 Feet
Soil
Well-Draining
Foliage
Herbaceous
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