Salvia pratensis 'Royal Crimson Distinction'
Meadow Sage
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Tall, stately spires of dark violet flowers rise above the typical salvia green foliage. Crimson color is bright and bold in a garden setting. Butterflies and hummingbirds love this sage! Very drought tolerant. Great for mixed beds, borders, butterfly gardens and as cut flowers.
Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
12-18 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
June-August
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Ornamental Onion (Allium ), Tall Bearded Iris (Iris ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Tall Stonecrop (Sedum ), Larkspur (Delphinium (Magic Fountains)), Switch Grass (Native Grass- Panicum virgatum)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
| • | Hummingbirds |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
