Violet Profusion Meadow Sage

Salvia nemorosa 'Violet Profusion'

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$26.00

A bushy variety producing a profusion of long lasting violet-blue flower spikes with rosy purple calyxes, on a perfectly rounded plant; cut back after flowering to promote re-bloom; somewhat drought tolerant; excellent for the sunny border or containers

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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

Violet Profusion Meadow 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

Violet Profusion Meadow Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of violet flowers with blue overtones and purple calyces rising above the foliage from late spring to late 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!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, Violet Profusion Meadow Sage will grow to be about 14 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 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 16"Hx20"W

Cutflower Favorite

Flowers are violet

Flowers from late spring to late summer

Attracts butterflies; hummingbirds

Zone 3a

Likes average to moist soil