Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) SAL-vee-ah prah-TEN-sis Genus:  Salvia This woody-stemmed perennial produces sticky spikes of deep violet or, rarely, white to pink flowers. It blooms from early summer to autumn; reblooming is most reliable if spent flowers are deadheaded promptly. It has wrinkled leaves and forms an upright clump 3 feet tall by 1 foot wide. This salvia is most noted for its many hybirds with S. nemerosa .   Noteworthy Characteristics:  Salvias are some of the showiest plants for containers and mixed borders. Butterflies love them.   Care:  Provide moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.  Propagation:  Sow seed, or divide plants, in spring. Take cuttings spring through fall. Problems:  Powdery mildew, rust, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Invasive/Aggressive Grower, Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink, Purple, White Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Ground Covers, Naturalizing Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Type Perennials