'Caradonna' Salvia
Perennial
DISCONTINUED
- Tall, violet-blue flower spikes attract pollinators.
- Leaves are aromatic when crushed.
- Zones 4-9, sun, 24" tall x 20" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Perennial salvia, sage, meadow sage, caradonna meadow sage
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 24" X 20"
Flower color: Violet-blue
Foliage color: Silvery-green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, fragrant, dry soils, drought tolerant
Uses: Background, border, cottage gardening, massing, pollinator garden, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Dry to average.
Spacing: 1 - 2 ft
Fertilizing: Generally unnecessary, but apply a slow-release, balanced, granular fertilizer in spring if needed.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. Many gardeners allow the spent foliage to stand until spring and remove it when new growth emerges.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. Plants may become somewhat floppy and open up as the summer progresses, particularly in humid climates. If plants flop or otherwise depreciate in summer to the point where they look unsightly, consider cutting them back to the basal foliage.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
