Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'

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'East Friesland' Salvia is a compact, clump-forming perennial that features spiky, deep violet-purple flowers rising above aromatic grey-green foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, it attracts bees and butterflies, making it ideal for pollinator gardens, borders, and sunny containers. Its long bloom time and tidy habit add reliable color to any setting.

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Growing Zone	Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Know Your Zone
Pet friendly	Yes
Mature height	18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
Sunlight	Bright light
Type of Soil	Neutral to alkaline
Maintenance level	Low maintenance
Water Requirement	Low watering (once every 2 weeks)

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Growth Rate	Fast-growing and long-flowering.
Colorful leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Purple & Lavender
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Loved by pollinators; deer resistant.
Seasonality	Foliage emerges in spring, blooms into fall. Dies back in winter.
Ideal For	Pollinator borders, xeric gardens, containers
Leaf Description	Aromatic, wrinkled green foliage with lance-like shape.
Flower Description	Spikes of vibrant violet-purple flowers with dark stems from late spring to fall.
Planting Instructions	Plant in well-draining soil in spring or early fall. Space 12–18" apart.
Pruning & Maintenance	Deadhead regularly for continuous bloom; shear back midsummer to rejuvenate.
Water Needs	Drought-tolerant; water occasionally once established.
Light Needs	Full sun is best for dense flowering and compact growth.
Harvesting	No fruit; can be cut for floral use.
Fertilizing	Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Pollination	Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Companion Plants	Coreopsis, Echinacea, yarrow, lavender, and ornamental grasses.

Seasonality and Flowering
Planting Instructions

Foliage emerges in spring, blooms into fall. Dies back in winter.

Spikes of vibrant violet-purple flowers with dark stems from late spring to fall.

Plant in well-draining soil in spring or early fall. Space 12–18" apart.

Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'

Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'

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