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East Friesland Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'
Plant Height: 18 inches
Flower Height: 24 inches
Spread: 18 inches
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Other Names: Perennial Salvia
Ornamental Features:
East Friesland Sage features beautiful spikes of violet flowers rising
above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most
effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting.
It's fragrant narrow leaves remain grayish green in colour throughout the
season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'
flowers
Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder
Landscape Attributes:
East Friesland Sage is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively
fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance perennial, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes
active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not
particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant
negative characteristics.
East Friesland Sage is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- General Garden Use
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- Container Planting
Plant Characteristics:
East Friesland Sage will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the
flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be
expected to live for approximately 5 years.
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This perennial should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations,
and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is
somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This plant can be propagated by division.
This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
This plant is not reliably hardy in our region, and certain restrictions may apply; contact the store for more
information.
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