garden sage Interesting Notes

Salvia comes from the Latin salvere, meaning to heal or save.

The leaves are aromatic when crushed.

Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' Growing and Maintenance Tips

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates drought. Prefers moist, gravelly or sandy soils with good drainage. Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer, but need regular moisture to encourage this. Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. Plants may become somewhat floppy and open up as the summer progresses, particularly in humid climates. If plants flop or otherwise depreciate in summer to the point where they look unsightly, consider cutting them back to the basal foliage. In any event, cut plants back after flowering has concluded. ‘Ostfriesland’ plants are sterile and do not set seed. - Missouri Botanical Garden

Good Substitutions

Salvia nemorosa Marcus® 'Haeumanarc'

Salvia nemorosa 'May Night'

Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'