Salvia nemorosa 'Caramia Rosa'

Very attractive to pollinators—especially bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Deer and rabbits avoid it due to aromatic foliage.

Spring: foliage emerges, blooms begin in late spring.

Summer: heavy flush of pink flower spikes, with rebloom possible after deadheading.

Fall: occasional late flowers; foliage persists until frost.

Winter: dies back to ground in cold climates, returns in spring.

– Borders, edging, mass plantings, pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, mixed perennial beds, containers

Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves.

Aromatic when crushed, slightly textured surface.

Forms dense basal clumps.

Upright spikes of soft rose-pink flowers held above green foliage.

Bloom season is late spring into summer, with repeat flowering after shearing.

Dense, showy spikes provide vibrant color and contrast with typical purple Salvias.

Plant in spring after frost or in early fall to allow roots to establish before winter.

Choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil.

Dig a hole the same depth as the pot and 2× as wide; loosen roots before planting.

Backfill with native soil; amend only if soil is extremely poor.

Water deeply after planting, and mulch lightly to conserve moisture (avoid piling mulch against crown).

Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage continuous rebloom.

Shear back by one-third after the first flush of flowers (mid-summer) to promote a second round of blooms.

Cut back to basal rosettes in late fall or early spring to prepare for fresh growth.

Moderate water needs; keep evenly moist during establishment.

Once established, drought tolerant; prefers deep, infrequent watering to maintain bloom production.

Avoid wet, poorly drained soils.

Full sun (6+ hours daily) is essential for strong flowering and compact habit.

Can tolerate very light partial shade, but bloom density decreases.

Flower spikes can be cut for fresh bouquets or dried for arrangements.

Harvest when flowers are freshly open for longest vase life.

Fertilizer needs are light; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring.

Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages excessive foliage and fewer flowers.

A top-dressing of compost each spring improves vigor.

Insect-pollinated; highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Not wind-pollinated; seed production is secondary to ornamental blooms.

Pair with other sun-loving perennials like Coreopsis, Gaillardia, Echinacea, Nepeta, and Rudbeckia for continuous bloom.

Combine with ornamental grasses such as Festuca glauca, Calamagrostis, or Panicum for texture.

Works well in mixed borders with roses, dwarf shrubs, or Lavandula for color contrast.

Complements pollinator-friendly plants like Monarda, Agastache, and Phlox paniculata.