- Meadow sage
Botanical name: salvia pratensis
Average Size at
Maturity: up to 5 ft in height and 1.5 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Bloom Time: late spring, summer, fall
Flower Color: white, pink, blue, purple
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: can reach mature size in first growing season
Pruning needs: trim as needed to contain growth
Landscape Use: borders, attract pollinators, add color to landscape
Light Needs: 6 hours of sunlight a day
Special Feature: sweet aroma
Water Needs: give the plant about an inch of water a week. If rain water meets this watering requirement then manual watering is not needed
Fertilizing needs: slow-release fertilizer mixed in with soil at the time of planting, or compost are the best forms of fertilizer
