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Salvia deserta (Meadow sage)

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Species
S. deserta is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with erect stems bearing ovate to broadly lance-shaped, toothed, grey-green leaves and, from late spring to midsummer, racemes of tubular, two-lipped, violet-blue to purple flowers with reddish-purple calyces.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.8 m 0.6 m 2-5 years
2 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil, preferably in full sun. Tolerates light shade.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Wildlife, Bees (attract & feed bees), Meadow

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Central Asia, Western China, Western Russia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is scented

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes to prolong flowering.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Slugs

Snails

Leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Remove faded flower stems in early summer

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (spring)

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