Showy and elegant in bloom, Salvia pratensis 'Indigo' (Meadow Sage) is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with erect stems bearing long terminal spikes of whorled, deep violet-blue flowers with brown calyces. Blooming in early summer, they are borne above the foliage of aromatic, ovate, dark green leaves. Easy to grow and trouble-free, Meadow Sage tolerates heat and humidity. It works well in perennial borders of lightly shaded woodland gardens. Meadow Sage is a an excellent bee, butterfly or hummingbird plant.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 24-36 in. tall (60-90 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm).
• Performs best in full sun (light shade is tolerated) in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soils. Do not let the soil dry out.
• Well-suited to beds and borders, wall-side borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens or Mediterranean gardens.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Deer resistant.
• Remove flower spikes as they fade to promote new blooms.
• Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring.
• Salvia pratensis species is native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa.