Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

Also Known As

Salvia nemerosa 'Ostriesland'
Salvia superba 'East Friesland'
Salvia sylvestris 'Ostfriesland'
SAGE

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' plant details

Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another outstanding perennial for its long flowering season and vibrant colour and strong vertical form. Try it with Geranium ‘Patricia’ in the front of the border. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A highly regarded 1-2' shrubby plant with violet-purple flowers in slender spikes that blend so nicely with yellow yarrows and potentillas. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Formerly known as Salvia nemerosa. Evergreen shrub with small olive-green leaves and rich violet-blue flowers held in royal purple bracts. Plants grow to 3' tall and half as wide and bloom from summer till fall. Use in large pots or sunny borders and cut back regularly for repeat blooming. Keep established plants on the dry side (moderate to occasional water). Hardy to 0F.

By: Native Sons

A clumping, evergreen, herbaceous, perennial. Mid - dark green, coarsely textured, 10cm long, lance shape leaves grow from a woody rootstock, to form dense mounds. From spring to late autumn, erect spikes of rich, blue-purple flowers appear in profusion on leafy stems growing flat to the ground. Cut back each stem as it finishes, more will come from the centre.

By: Zephs

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Gardening facts about Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' plant

How to Grow Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen