Pink Dawn sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Pink Dawn'
USDA zones3 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
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Pink Dawn' sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Pink Dawn') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and xeriscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the fragrant blooms. It forms a clump 12 to 24 inches tall and tolerates drought. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Yarrow, Coneflower, and Ornamental onion.