Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Perennial Salvia

Plant Type: Perennial

FULL Sun

Violet-blue flowers June through September on dark purple stems. Aromatic foliage resists rabbits and deer. Heat and humidity tolerant. The most rigid form of all perennial salvias.

Height

12-24"

Spread

24"

Growth Habit

THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Prolonged color for beds, borders and cottage gardens. Excellent when massed.

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' Plant Care:

Remove spent flower stems back to basal foliage to encourage repeat bloom.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Perennial Salvia Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Dried Flower

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

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