Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'

Common: garden sage

Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' - 72 per flat

Height: 18"-30"
Spread: 12"-15"
Spacing: 12"-15"
Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9

Spikes of violet-purple, tubular flowers with light green, aromatic foliage in June and July. Attracts birds, butterflies and bees and is an excellent cut flower, fresh or dried. Combine with brilliant yellows and whites for a bold display in the garden.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Moisture Needs

Dry
Average

Green Infrastructure

Green Roof

Plug Type

Horticultural Plug

For Animals

Hummingbird-friendly
Deer Resistant
Pollinator-friendly

Attributes

Fragrant
Cut Flower
Drought Tolerant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Summer

Propagation Type

Vegetative

Care & Maintenance

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates drought. Prefers moist, gravelly or sandy soils with good drainage. Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer, but need regular moisture to encourage this. Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. Plants may become somewhat floppy and open up as the summer progresses, particularly in humid climates. If plants flop or otherwise depreciate in summer to the point where they look unsightly, consider cutting them back to the basal foliage. In any event, cut plants back after flowering has concluded. ‘Ostfriesland’ plants are sterile and do not set seed. - Missouri Botanical Garden

Interesting Notes

Salvia comes from the Latin salvere, meaning to heal or save.

The leaves are aromatic when crushed.