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Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage

Salvia Pratensis

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Overview

Salvia pratensis, commonly known as Meadow Clary or Meadow Sage, is a captivating perennial boasting vibrant blue-violet flowers on spikes rising 18-24 inches tall. Its basal rosette of green leaves provides a lush backdrop. Thriving in full sun to part shade, this hardy plant prefers well-draining soil. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it attracts pollinators to the garden, adding both ecological value and a splash of color. USDA zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 4–8Type Perennial
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — it attracts pollinators to the garden
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, this hardy plant prefers well-draining soilMeadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — is a hardy perennial heralding from the meadows of Europe and Western AsiaMeadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — is a captivating perennial boasting vibrant blue-violet flowers on spikes rising 18-24 inches tallMeadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — Its basal rosette of green leaves provides a lush backdropMeadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — adding both ecological value and a splash of colorMeadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — commonly known as Meadow Clary or Meadow Sage+22

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — it attracts pollinators to the garden
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, this hardy plant prefers well-draining soil
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — is a hardy perennial heralding from the meadows of Europe and Western Asia
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — is a captivating perennial boasting vibrant blue-violet flowers on spikes rising 18-24 inches tall
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — Its basal rosette of green leaves provides a lush backdrop
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — adding both ecological value and a splash of color
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — commonly known as Meadow Clary or Meadow Sage
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — Blooming from late spring to early summer
Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — commonly referred to as Meadow Clary or Meadow Sage
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