Salvia nemorosa 'Wesuwe'
Sage-MeadowThis more relaxed, upright selection produces an exceptional number of dense spikes of vibrant reddish violet flowers with burgundy calyxes on dark stems beginning early in the season. Responds well to shearing to promote rebloom quickly and reliably. Pollinators adore its plentiful blooms.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 12-18"
- Spread: 18-24"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades, Violet Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: Yes
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 12-18"
- Spread: 18-24"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades, Violet Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: Yes
Grower Information
Salvia is an excellent crop for late spring to early summer sales. Plant the plugs in spring and grow them under poly to protect against excessive spring rains. The crop will grow best in moist, well-drained soil and does not tolerate overly moist or wet conditions which promote crown and root rots. Once established, finish with average to dry moisture levels. Removing spent flowers will encourage a longer season of bloom.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average, Low
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes