East Friesland Sage

Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'


$25.00

East Friesland Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of violet flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season.

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Landscape Qualities

East Friesland Sage is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

Ornamental Qualities

East Friesland Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of violet flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, East Friesland Sage will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant

as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level dry to moist

Mature Size 18"(24"withtheflowers)Hx18"W

Cutflower Favorite

Flowers are violet

Flowers from late spring to early summer

Attracts butterflies

Zone 4a

Likes average to moist soil