Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Caradonna Sage
Herbaceous Perennial
Growing Conditions
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Low
Description
Size: 24 - 36 tall x 18 - 30 wide
Shape / Form:
Upright
Foliage Texture:
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Medium
Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Fragrant, Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Purple / Violet
Bloom Season:
May,
Jun,
Jul
Flower Shape:
Spike /Spire
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Cutting Garden, Hell Strip, Mixed Border
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Reflected Heat
Wildlife:
Bees, Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Summer
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
medium
Plant Combos
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Thread of Purple and Crimson Binds This Plant Combo for Sun
Focus: Color Theme, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Small Space
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8 -
Full Sun Garden Plan Blooming Shrubs 4-Season Tree within Evergreen Frame
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8 -
Long Blooming, Sun Loving Flowers Within Evergreen Frame
Focus: Mixed Border
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Summer Blooming Plant Combo for Hot Spot
Focus: Mixed Border, Saving Water, Hellstrip / Parking Strip
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Fun Flowers and Fab Foliage for Low-water, Three-season Garden
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8 -
Purple Foliage and Flowers Unify This Plant Combination
Focus: Color Theme, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8 -
Plant Combo with Great Structure and Spring to Summer Blooms
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Hellstrip / Parking Strip
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Summer Blooming Drought Tolerant Perennial Combo in Orange and Purple
Focus: Mixed Border, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Cutting Garden
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 5, 6 -
Summer Blooms for Sun Plant Combo
Focus: Mixed Border, Saving Water, Hellstrip / Parking Strip
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 6 -
Sun Loving Flowers in Varied Shapes
Focus: Mixed Border, Saving Water, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Native and Habitat
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8 -
Planting Plan for Mixed Border
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8 -
Trio of Blooming Plants within Evergreen Frame
Focus: Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Drought Tolerant Perennial Combo with Great Foliage and Colorful Blooms
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Hellstrip / Parking Strip
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 5, 6 -
Summer Blooms Followed by Red Stems in Winter
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6 -
Mixed Border with Summer Blooms and Good Structure
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8 -
Perennial Combo with Varying Bloom Shapes for Sun
Focus: Saving Water, Hellstrip / Parking Strip
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 6 -
Flower-filled, Waterwise Plant Combo for Sun
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Curb Appeal
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 6