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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 35 inches (90 cm)
Plant Spread: 24 inches (60 cm)
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Violet-blue and white lower lip
Other: Purple stems
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Violet Sage
  • Ornamental Meadow Sage
  • Balkan Clary
  • Perennial Woodland Sage
  • Salvia

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Location: Newby Hall, Yorkshire UK
Date: 2018-06-15
Location: Newby Hall garden, Ripon, Yorkshire UK
Date: 2018-06-15
Location: Newby Hall, Yorkshire UK
Date: 2018-06-15
Location: My front yard
Date: Summer 2012
Comments:
  • Posted by Thalictrum (Noordwijk, The Netherlands - Zone 8a) on Dec 11, 2012 4:08 PM concerning plant:
    Bought this plant 15 yrs ago from Dear Anja herself.

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