Bumbleberry Meadow Sage is a dwarf herbaceous perennial with upright stems and aromatic medium green foliage. Short spikes holding deep fuchsia two-lipped flowers with dark wine purple calyx bloom from late spring to mid summer. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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Origins: |
Europe and west-central Asia |
Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
Spacing: |
1.5' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
Season of Interest: |
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 Ball Seed Inc, Salvia nemorosa Bumbleberry
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.