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Salvia pratensis
Also Known As
- Meadow Clary
- Meadow Sage
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Salvia pratensis plant details
Salvia pratensis is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia pratensis
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: fragrant foliage
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia pratensis
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Salvia pratensis
By: Jörg Hempel
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How to Grow Salvia pratensis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Herb, Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 4"-20"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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