Salvia nemorosa 'Caramia'

Meadow Sage

Developed to improve upon Caradonna. Caramia boasts three times more blossoms and a growth habit that is much more compact. Dark purple flowers on dark stems.


  •  · Compact habit
  •  · Flowers in first year
  •  · Striking dark stems
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Meadow Sage
Compact plants with spikes of deep purple flowers.
More Info

Height:

14-18 in

Spread:

14-16 in

Zone:

3-9

Salvia nemorosa 'Caramia'
Salvia nemorosa 'Caramia'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

• Dry
• Average Soil

Nature Attraction

• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant

Attributes

• Fragrant
• Good Cut Flower / Foliage
• Re-Blooming
• Dried Flower
• Drought Tolerant
• Border
• Edging
• Good Container Plant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Summer

Salvia

Common Name: Meadow Sage

Floriferous genus for the sunny border. Flowers are long-lasting and plants readily rebloom, if deadheaded or sheared back after flowering. Drought tolerant.