Caradonna sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12+ inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Blue-violet
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Caradonna' sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and xeriscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Its purple stems, buds, and flowers form neat, upright spires that bloom over a long time and rebloom if you deadhead them. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Keep the soil lean so the stems stay upright.
Pairs well with Standing Ovation little bluestem, Stargazer lily, and Bowl of Beauty peony.