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Purple Wood Sage (Salvia nemorosa)

Purple Wood Sage (Salvia nemorosa) is a hardy perennial prized for its spikes of vibrant purple-blue flowers that bloom from early summer to fall, attracting pollinators.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Watering

Moderate

Prefers consistent moisture when young, drought-tolerant when established.

Soil

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Temperature

Moderate

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Prefers average temperatures, can tolerate heat.

Fertilizer

Low

Not a heavy feeder. A light feeding in spring is usually sufficient.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

64800

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Synonyms
Sclarea nemorosa (L.) Mill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusSalvia
  • speciesSalvia nemorosa × nutans
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Non-toxic

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