meadow sage

Meadow sage is one of our favorite repeat blooming perennials for its deer resistance and pollinator attraction. Clump forming, upright, blooming spikes of purple, blue, pink or white aromatic flowers form over strong scented, grey-green foliage. Easily sheared to rebloom twice or more for long flowering performance. It makes an outstanding thriller in containers and butterfly gardens. ‘May Night’ is still a popular variety, awarded Perennial Plant of 1997.

Plant in well-drained to dry, average to rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer. Shear spent flower spikes down to basal foliage to promote reblooming. Mulch 1-2” to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in spring when necessary.