Salvia nemorosa Ostfriesland
$17.99
Salvia nemorosa Ostfriesland forms compact aromatic clumps with upright violet-blue flower spikes, bringing a long pollinator display to sunny borders.
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Description
Dense violet-blue flower racemes rise above aromatic green foliage on Salvia nemorosa Ostfriesland. The compact, upright clumps bring a strong vertical accent to sunny borders, cottage gardens, gravel gardens, and patio containers. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers from late spring into autumn, while purple stems deepen the display.
Grow this perennial in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It accepts chalk, loam, or sand and tolerates drier conditions once established. Space plants about 35 centimeters apart so neighboring clumps can develop without crowding.
Cut back fading flower spikes to prolong bloom. After the first flush, trim stems close to the base to encourage fresh growth and a second display. Divide established clumps in spring when propagation is needed.
Additional information
| Height | 1 ft – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Salvia × superba East Friesland, Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland', Salvia nemorosa East Friesland, Salvia x superba Ostfriesland |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Blue |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Blue |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Blue |
| Aspect | South |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Bee-Friendly, Butterfly-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | East Friesland sage, Meadow sage |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23083775, ZSALNEO0001G, 201921189, 201816844, 201816845, 201767470, 201924523 |
| Usps | Dense violet-blue racemes rise above aromatic green foliage., Long flowering supports bees and butterflies in sunny borders., Full sun and moist, well-drained soil support dense flower spikes. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring or take basal cuttings. |
| Pests | Watch for sage leafhoppers, slugs, snails, and rosemary beetles. |
| Diseases | Poor drainage can encourage foot and root rots; powdery mildew, Verticillium wilt, and rare honey fungus may also occur. |
| Pruning | Cut back fading flower spikes to prolong bloom. After the first flush, cut stems close to the base to encourage a second display. |
| Watering instructions | Water moderately and keep the soil well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun, preferably with a south-facing exposure. |