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 4–8

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — commonly known as Meadow Clary or Meadow Sage

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) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, this hardy plant prefers well-draining soil

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — Blooming from late spring to early summer

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — it attracts pollinators to the garden

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — adding both ecological value and a splash of color

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — commonly known as Meadow Clary or Meadow Sage

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) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, this hardy plant prefers well-draining soil

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — Blooming from late spring to early summer

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — it attracts pollinators to the garden

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — adding both ecological value and a splash of color

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — commonly referred to as Meadow Clary or Meadow Sage

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — is a hardy perennial heralding from the meadows of Europe and Western Asia

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