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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Deep pink to crimson; Dark violet-crimson, then age to a softer pink; Deep fuchsia pink to purple; Royal crimson
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights

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Common names
  • Meadow Sage

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Location: Northern Illinois (Zone 5a)
Date: 2013-06-08

Date: 2009-07-18
Location: Northern Illinois (Zone 5a)
Date: 2013-05-30

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