Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00002124
01/01/98

Salvia pratensis--Meadow Sage

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9                                     
Height: 3 ft  Spacing: 3 ft                                 
Type: herbaceous perennial                                  
Flowers: Purple, white, pink                                

Comments: Meadow Sage tolerates most garden soils if not    
allowed to become too dry.  Provide exposure to full sun.   
The plants may not bloom well until the second year.        

Propagation: Division is done in spring or October but      
plants are slow to recover.  Cuttings 3 to 4 inches long    
may be taken in early summer.  The seed germinates in 2 to  
3 weeks at 68 to 86 degrees.                                

Cultivars:                                                  
   'Haematodes' - This plant may also be listed as var.     
     haematodes.  The flowers are lavender-blue.            

References for Cultivars: White Flower Farm 1997.           

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