Woodland sage, blue sage, Balkan clary
Salvia nemorosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 80 centimeters tall and bloom from May to September, depending on the region.
The zygomorphic flowers of the wild type are blue-purple in color. Since the photos shown here were taken in a park, I strongly suspect that they depict a cultivated variety.
Salvia nemorosa is suitable for sunny locations with soil that is always slightly moist but not wet or dry for very long periods.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, 30 to 80 centimeters
Poisonous: No
Origin: Europa to Western Asia and as an introduced species also in some North American regiones (map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Botany
Family: Lamiaceae / mint
Name: Salvia nemorosa
Categories: Blue & Purple Flowers | Garden plants |
