Learn how to care for your green friend

Woodland Sage

Salvia nemorosa

Perennials · Planned variety

Meet your green friend.

Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa) has a clumping / erect / multi-stemmed growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: lanceolate, oblong, ovate. Flower colours recorded: pink, purple/lavender.

A space where it can thrive

Growth habit: clumping, erect, multi-stemmed. Outdoor hardiness is listed below; choose a sheltered growing site appropriate to your plant and pot.

Ask about availability

Availability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.

Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: 3268zauber · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0.

Your care routine

Light

Sun: at least 6 direct hours daily; Partial shade: 2–6 direct hours daily.

Watering

Moist soil is suitable; established plants can tolerate some drying. Excess water must drain away.

Soil & drainage

Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil suits it; dry conditions are tolerated.

Outdoor hardiness

Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.

Through the seasons

Reported flowering season: fall, summer. Bloom timing varies with climate and cultivar.

Pets & little ones

This record does not provide a toxicity assessment. That does not establish safety for people or pets; do not ingest plant material.

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Care references

Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.