Salvia 'Caradonna', Salvia x sylvestris 'Caradonna', Sage 'Caradonna', Balkan Clary 'Caradonna', Steppe Sage 'Caradonna'
Spikes of violet-blue flowers on striking purple-black stems rise above the contrasting gray-green leaves. Especially effective in mass plantings, but also nice for mixed borders and containers. A great fresh or dried cut flower. An herbaceous perennial.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers |
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Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage)
Salvia 'Caradonna', Salvia x sylvestris 'Caradonna', Sage 'Caradonna', Balkan Clary 'Caradonna', Steppe Sage 'Caradonna'
Spikes of violet-blue flowers on striking purple-black stems rise above the contrasting gray-green leaves. Especially effective in mass plantings, but also nice for mixed borders and containers. A great fresh or dried cut flower. An herbaceous perennial. |
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