Growing guide · Perennials

Salvia nemorosa

How to grow Meadow Sage 'Caradonna'.

Black stems, violet spikes, zero apologies.

Light
Full sun
Water
Low
Zones
4–8
Size
18–24 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide
Spacing
18 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Upright spikes of deep violet-blue flowers on dark purple-black stems

Light

Full sun. Shade makes it floppy.

Water

Water to establish. Drought tolerant after.

Planting and soil

Plant spring or early fall, crown at soil level.

Feeding

None.

Pruning

Shear spent spikes back to the leaves to push rebloom. Cut back to the base in spring.

Through the year

Up early in spring. Blooms May–June, then repeats into late summer after a trim.

If something's off

Opens up and flops in rich soil or shade. Rots in wet winter soil.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: The darkest, most vertical of the meadow sages, and one of the most reliable.

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