Meadow Sage 'Indigo', Clary 'Indigo, Salvia haematodes 'Indigo', Salvia × sylvestris 'Indigo'
Showy and elegant in bloom, Salvia pratensis ‘Indigo’ (Meadow Sage) is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with erect stems bearing long terminal spikes of whorled, deep violet-blue flowers with brown calyces. Blooming in early summer, they are borne above the foliage of aromatic, ovate, dark green leaves. Easy to grow and trouble-free, Meadow Sage tolerates heat and humidity. It works well in perennial borders of lightly shaded woodland gardens. Meadow Sage is an excellent bee, butterfly, or hummingbird plant.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Meadow Sage, Sage, Clary |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Meadow Sage, Sage, Clary |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Salvia pratensis ‘Indigo’ (Meadow Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia pratensis ‘Indigo’ (Meadow Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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