Description
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’, also known as Meadow Sage, is a hardy perennial plant that produces tall spikes of vivid purple-blue flowers from early summer to autumn. The plant has green foliage and grows in clumps, reaching a height of about 60-90 cm. ‘Ostfriesland’ is a popular garden plant and looks great when planted in groups or as a border plant. It also pairs well with other perennials such as echinacea, rudbeckia, and penstemon. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Blakan clary ‘Ostfriesland’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:The name salvia comes from the Latin world “salvus” meaning well or unharmed?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ can have problems with slugs and snails, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It is not considered to be toxic.
