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Caradonna Salvia

Caradonna Salvia

SALVIA nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Blooms Summer through Fall
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Ships as 4"
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Common Name(s)
Meadow Sage, Hybrid Sage
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Perennial Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
2'–4'
Max Spread
Over 24"
Special Features
Cut flowers, Deer resistant
Garden Design Role
Architectural, Edging
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding, Columnar, Clumping, Compact
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Purple, Black
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Purple/Black, Green
Themes
Gothic, Sunset
Genus
Salvia
Family
Lamiaceae
Ship Size
4"

Caradonna Salvia (Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna') is perhaps the most iconic and recognizable of all the perennial sages. It is instantly identified by its unique, glowing purple-black stems which provide a dramatic vertical structure even before the flowers open. The blossoms themselves are a deep, dark violet-blue, creating a moody and sophisticated color palette that has made it a staple in modern and "New Perennial" garden designs.

As an architectural member of the Salvia genus, 'Caradonna' features a very upright, narrow habit that makes it perfect for "weaving" through other perennials or planting in tight rhythmic rows. It is a tough, Mediterranean native that loves the sun and is exceptionally drought-tolerant once its roots are established. Why you’ll love it: Unique dark stems, elegant vertical silhouette, and a reliable bloomer that provides a sophisticated contrast to softer, lighter garden colors.

Product Details: This Caradonna Salvia is delivered as a healthy 4-inch live plant in a nursery pot. It reaches 18-24 inches tall and is a hardy, long-lived perennial.

Caradonna Salvia