Scientific name: Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
Synonym: Salvia × sylvestris ‘Caradonna’ , Salvia ‘Caradonna’
Family: LAMIACEAE
Common names: “Perennial sage” Clary sage”
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 4-8
Light: Full sun
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Average – poor
Moisture: Well drained, drought tolerant once established
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 24″-30″ W 18″
Leaf and Stem shape: Narrow, rough, grey-green leaves
Flower: Upright racemes of violet- purple flowers through the summer
Maintenance: Low, can be cut back/deadheaded for a second flush, divide in late fall or early spring best, doesn’t like being moved so plant with adequate space
Landscape use: Flower borders, shrub underplanting, wildlife garden, Mediterranean climate
Propagate: By division and cuttings
Pests & Disease: May be affected by powdery mildew if too dry
*Deer & Rabbit resistant ♥Attracts hummingbirds + butterflies
Comments: Good architectural plant with nicely fragrant leaves, ~AGM winner
Cultivars: ~AGM winner: S. n. ‘Amethyst’ , S. n. ‘Ostfriesland’ , S. n. ‘Porzellan’ , S. n. ‘Lubecca’
