Salvia nemorosa 'Caramia' (Caramia Sage, Caramia Salvia)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Species | nemorosa |
Cultivar | 'Caramia' |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -34 |
Temperature (°F) | -30 |
Height | 35 -40 cm |
Spread | 35 -40 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Plants form a large dense clump of grey-green leaves with blue flower pikes in early summer. This plant attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. |
Shape | Compact. |
Cultivation | Remove spent blooms to encourage new flowers. Grows well in dry or moist soils but requires watering until establishment. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Grey-green leaves. |
Flower Description | Dark purple flowers borne of dark stems. |