Meadow Sage
Salvia pratensis
Also listed as Gallitrichum pratense, Plethiosphace pratensis
Also known as Meadow Clary, Introduced Sage
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Meadow Sage is a charming perennial with tall spikes of violet-blue flowers that bloom over several weeks in early summer. It thrives in sunny, dry conditions and attracts bees and pollinators to the garden.
Why grow it
Meadow Sage offers reliable mid-season color in the violet-blue range, filling a gap between late spring and high summer bloomers. Compared to related salvias, it tolerates drier soils once established and requires minimal fertilizer or amendment, making it practical for low-input landscapes. Its upright flower spikes also provide useful vertical structure without excessive height or staking needs.
Watch out for
Seedlings may be slow to establish and can struggle if kept too moist during their first season, so err toward drier conditions early on. In humid climates or poorly drained soils, watch for powdery mildew on foliage later in the season, though this rarely threatens plant survival.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
European meadows
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Meadow Sage is a charming perennial with tall spikes of violet-blue flowers that bloom over several weeks in early summer. It thrives in sunny, dry conditions and attracts bees and pollinators to the garden.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Meadow Sage grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Meadow Sage offers reliable mid-season color in the violet-blue range, filling a gap between late spring and high summer bloomers. Compared to related salvias, it tolerates drier soils once established and requires minimal fertilizer or amendment, making it practical for low-input landscapes. Its upright flower spikes also provide useful vertical structure without excessive height or staking needs.
Watch out for
Seedlings may be slow to establish and can struggle if kept too moist during their first season, so err toward drier conditions early on. In humid climates or poorly drained soils, watch for powdery mildew on foliage later in the season, though this rarely threatens plant survival.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
European meadows
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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