Salvia pratensis - P9

Description
The Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces blue-violet, lip-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from June to August. Its heart-shaped leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Meadow clary is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Meadow clary are medium green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Meadow clary has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Meadow clary sets beautiful accents together with: Small daisy, yarrow.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: From March to July.

Care
If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again.

Flower
Salvia pratensis forms lip-shaped, blue-violet flowers arranged in spikes from June.

Use
Cut, bee pasture