East Friesland Meadow Sage
May 24, 2022
Adams Fairacre Farms Tall, vibrant spikes of intense violet-blue flowers on erect purple stems emerge above the compact, shrub-like clump of dense, fragrant, gray-green foliage. A great deer and rabbit resistant choice for infusing borders and containers with stunning color. An herbaceous perennial.
Hardiness Zone
Zones 4-9
Water Needs
Moderate
Sun Needs
Full Sun
Soil Needs
Tolerates poor soil
Appearance and Characteristics
Category
Perennial
Flower Color
Purple shades
Foliage Color
Grey-green shades
Blooming Time
Early Summer to Fall
Height
16-18 Inches
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Showy flowers
Good flowers for cutting
Works for borders, rock gardens
Rabbit resistance
Deer resistant
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