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Meadow Sage is a perennial flowering herb known for its upright growth and slender flower spikes with narrow foliage. It forms clumping plants suitable for garden beds, borders, and naturalized planting areas. This variety adapts well to moderate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well drained soil. It is commonly grown in ornamental and pollinator friendly gardens and tolerates dry conditions once established.
Features
- Upright clumping growth with slender flower spikes
- Adaptable to moderate climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and natural planting areas
- Performs well in full sun to partial shade
- Tolerates dry conditions once established
Specifications
- Scientific name: Salvia pratensis
- Common name (US): Sage
- Seed type / variety: Meadow
- Growth habit: Perennial herb
- USDA zones: 4 to 9
- Planting season: Spring
- Growing season: Spring to summer
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May
- Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days in warm well drained conditions 18 to 22 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil requirements: Well drained moderately fertile soil
- Watering needs: Low to moderate allow soil to dry between watering
- Mature plant size: 45 to 90 cm height 30 to 60 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart
