General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 18 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Purple-pink with purple stems and calyxes and followed by purple seed heads.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. Late summer to early fall, plants can rebloom.
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF

Common names
  • Sage
  • Salvia
  • Meadow Sage

'Ave Maria' was a featured
Plant of the Day for May 6, 2018.
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Feb 9, 2016 8:45 PM concerning plant:
    Meadow Sage 'Ave Maria' is a new introduction by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc.

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