Caradonna Meadow Sage is a compact upright herbaceous perennial with aromatic green foliage. Tall burgundy spikes holding small two-lipped purple flowers bloom in late spring through summer and can continue into fall if deadheaded. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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 Origins:  | 
 Europe and west-central Asia  | 
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 Height:  | 
 1' - 2'  | 
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 Spread:  | 
 1’ - 2'  | 
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 Spacing:  | 
 1.5'  | 
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 USDA Hardiness Zone:  | 
 4 - 8  | 
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 Bloom Color:  | 
 Purple  | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for scale and whitefly.  Some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Blanket Flower, Black-Eyed Susan, Fescue
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Salvia nemorosa Caradonna 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.