Salvia, Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage 'Royal Crimson Distinction'

Salviapratensis

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
pratensis (pray-TEN-sis)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Soil pH requirements
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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Lexington, MA (Zone 6a) | May 2015 | neutral

Perhaps it is more accurate to say the bloom color is deep violet. The vender also doubts this is pratensis and lists it as a hybrid.

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