- Meadow sage
Botanical name: salvia pratensis
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 5 ft in height and 1.5 ft in width
Bloom time: late spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: white, pink, blue, purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: trim as needed to contain growth
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: borders, attract pollinators, add color to landscape
Light needs: 6 hours of sunlight a day
Special features: sweet aroma
Watering instructions: give the plant about an inch of water a week. If rain water meets this watering requirement then manual watering is not needed
Fertilizing instructions : slow-release fertilizer mixed in with soil at the time of planting, or compost are the best forms of fertilizer
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sandy
Companion plants: rosemary, daisies, lantana
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
