Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
  Common Name: Salvia-Perennial
Common Name (Alternative): Garden Sage
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

This is a selection from Zillmer Pflanzen in Uchte, Germany. It is similar to 'East Friesland' but with two distinct differences: a rigidly upright habit and dark purple flower stems which accentuate the bright violet-blue flowers. They are great in fresh bouquets. The leaves are aromatic when crushed.

Breeder: Zillmer Pflanzen

Origin: Not Native to North America

Characteristics:



Height:
  24-30 Inches
Spread:
  15 Inches
Flower Color:
  Purple-blue shades
  Purple-red shades
Foliage Color:
  Green shades
Hardiness Zone:
3,4,5,6,7,8
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Sun or Shade?:
  Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
  Low water needs
  Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
  Attracts butterflies
  Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?:
  Deer resistant
  Rabbit resistant
How fast should it grow?:
  Medium
When should it bloom?:
  Early summer
How's your soil?:
  Average Soil
  Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
  Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
  Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
  Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
  Container/Patio
  Cottage
  Formal
  Eclectic

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Size(s) Offered:
  Bare Root: #1 Grade (25ct)
  Plugs: 72ct

Attributes:
Border plants
Container
Cut flower or foliage
Dried flower or seed heads
Edging
Fragrant flowers or foliage
Mass Planting
Easy to grow

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller.


Companions:
Common/Botanical Name
 Zones  
Leucanthemum superbum 'Becky'
Common Name: Shasta Daisy
5,6,7,8,9
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Geranium 'Rozanne' PP12175
Common Name: Geranium-Hardy
4,5,6,7,8
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While every effort has been made to describe this plant accurately, please keep in mind that the height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates throughout the country. The description of this plant was written based on our experience growing it in Michigan (USDA hardiness zone 5) and on numerous outside resources.