General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 16 - 18 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Other: Gray-green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Violet purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Salvia
  • Sage
  • Perennial Woodland Sage
  • Balkan Clary
  • Ornamental Meadow Sage
  • Violet Sage
Also sold as:
  • East Friesland

'Ostfriesland' was a featured
Plant of the Day for November 1, 2015.
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