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. |