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Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' (garden sage)

Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'

garden sage

(syn. Ostfriesland)

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.

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Height

18-30 Inches

Spread

12-15 Inches

Spacing

12-15 Inches

Bloom Color

Violet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

garden sage Interesting Notes

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

The leaves are aromatic when crushed.

Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' Growing and Maintenance Tips

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

Good Substitutions

garden sage Salvia nemorosa 'May Night'
garden sage Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'
garden sage Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
garden sage Salvia nemorosa SALLYROSA™ 'April Night'

Key Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Hummingbird-friendly
Hummingbird-friendly
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Pollinator-friendly
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Fragrant
Cut Flower
Cut Flower
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Summer
Summer

Additional Information

Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Average
Green Infrastructure
Green Roof
Plug Type
Horticultural Plug
Propagation Type
Vegetative