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Salvia 'East Friesland' - Sage
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Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'

Sage

Salvia 'East Friesland' brings vivid violet-purple spikes starting in early June and continuing all summer long. The heavy flower power of 'East Friesland' tops a compact mound of wrinkled, lance-shaped, aromatic light-green leaves. Attracts birds, bees and butterflies!

Additional:

Synonym 'Ostfriesland'

Sage Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates drought. Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period.

Height:

12-18 Inches

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Spread:

18-24 Inches

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Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Characteristics & Attributes for Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'

Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
• Dry
• Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
• Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Growth Habit
• Clump Type
Height
• 12-16 Inches
• 16-24 Inches
Attributes
• Focal Point
• Border or Bed
• Drought Tolerant
• Mass Planting
• Container
• Rock Garden
• Cut Flower
• Edging
Foliage Color
• Green
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