Salvia nutans

Also Known As

Salvia pendula
Nodding Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Salvia nutans plant details

Salvia nutans is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia nutans

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia nutans

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(NODDING SAGE) aka Salvia pendula. Distinctive Salvia with nodding, pendant clusters of purple from the tops of 4’ stems that emerge from a tight basal clump of leaves…otherwise known as ‘WHAT’S THAT?!’ by our customers during the summer. As the tall stems sway in the breeze, they invite pollinators to dance while they try to hang onto the blossoms. Full sun to part shade, well drained, consistently moist (not wet) soil. Flowers also swell in arrangements. Deer resistant for us. USDA Z4-9 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

Salvia nutans, or Nodding Sage, is elegant, new and different. Features tall, branched stems displaying charming, nodding clusters of purple-blue flowers. This is a hardy perennial with an upright habit from a basal clump. Attracts pollinators to your garden. Nodding Sage is great used in borders or natural plantings. Grows best in average, well-drained soil. Deadhead and cut back after flowering.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Native to the Balkans this tall meadow sage has leathery dark green basal foliage and 4' stems bearing drooping racemes of purple flowers in late spring and early summer. A favorite of pollinators and butterflies, it is a must have perennial for naturalistic gardens