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Meadow Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue'

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Overview

Salvia nemorosa 'Crystal Blue', or Meadow Sage, is prized for its unique, pale sky-blue flowers. This hardy perennial reaches 18 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches. It blooms profusely in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Its aromatic foliage is deer and rabbit resistant, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.

Sun FullWater LowZones 3–8Type Perennial
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — commonly referred to as Meadow Sage
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sunMeadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — Salvia nemorosa 'Crystal Blue', or Meadow Sage, is prized for its unique, pale sky-blue flowersMeadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — This variety sets itself apart with its striking flower spikesMeadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — It blooms profusely in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinatorsMeadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — presents itself as a captivating perennialMeadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — This hardy perennial reaches 18 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches+2

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — commonly referred to as Meadow Sage
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — Salvia nemorosa 'Crystal Blue', or Meadow Sage, is prized for its unique, pale sky-blue flowers
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — This variety sets itself apart with its striking flower spikes
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — It blooms profusely in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — presents itself as a captivating perennial
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — This hardy perennial reaches 18 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — soft blue blossoms - an exceptional hue within the Salvia family
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — Its aromatic foliage is deer and rabbit resistant, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens
Photographs by 3 contributors

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