Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002124
11/12/99
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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