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Meadow Sage

Salvia X Sylvestris

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Overview

The Meadow Sage, or Salvia x sylvestris, is a vibrant herbaceous perennial. Standing at 18-24 inches tall, with a spread of 18-24 inches, it showcases spiky inflorescences of deep indigo flowers from late spring to early summer. This drought-tolerant variety thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, offering a low-maintenance, deer-resistant addition. Perfect for attracting pollinators, its fragrant foliage brings a sensory appeal to any garden design.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–9Type Perennial
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — The Meadow Sage, or Salvia x sylvestris, is a vibrant herbaceous perennial
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — Perfect for attracting pollinators, its fragrant foliage brings a sensory appeal to any garden designMeadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — This drought-tolerant variety thrives in well-drained soil and full sunMeadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — with a spread of 18-24 inchesMeadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — Standing at 18-24 inches tallMeadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — offering a low-maintenanceMeadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — it showcases spiky inflorescences of deep indigo flowers from late spring to early summer+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — The Meadow Sage, or Salvia x sylvestris, is a vibrant herbaceous perennial
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — Perfect for attracting pollinators, its fragrant foliage brings a sensory appeal to any garden design
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — This drought-tolerant variety thrives in well-drained soil and full sun
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — with a spread of 18-24 inches
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — Standing at 18-24 inches tall
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — offering a low-maintenance
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — it showcases spiky inflorescences of deep indigo flowers from late spring to early summer
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — scientifically known as Salvia x sylvestris
Photographs by 4 contributors

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