Woodland Sage

(Salvia nemorosa)

Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa)

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Summary

Salvia nemorosa, commonly known as Woodland Sage, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and along forest edges in Europe and West Asia. It typically grows to a height and width of 2 feet (0.6 meters), forming clumps of upright stems. The leaves are aromatic when crushed. Woodland Sage blooms profusely from late spring to early summer, with a possible repeat bloom in the fall if deadheaded. The flowers are arranged in spikes and come in shades of blue, pink, purple, red, and white, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Woodland Sage is valued for its long blooming period and vibrant flower colors, making it a popular choice for perennial borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is easy to maintain, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to deer and rabbits. For best growth, it requires full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate weekly watering. It is hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 4–8 and can be propagated by division in spring or fall. Potential problems include root rot in poorly drained soils and mildew if air circulation is inadequate.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1.5-3 feet
  • Width: 1.5-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Blue, Pink, Purple
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Open woodlands, grasslands, and along forest edges

Other Names

Common Names: Balkan Clary, Blue Sage, Wild Sage, Wood Sage, Småblomstret Salvie, Hain-Salbei, Lehtosalvia, Sauge Des Bois, Steppesalvie, Bossalie, Stäppsalvia

Scientific Names: , Salvia nemorosa, Salvia sylvestris var. nemorosa, Salvia nemorosa subsp. illuminata, Salvia nemorosa subsp. jailicola, Salvia nemorosa subsp. moldavica, Sclarea nemorosa, Sclarea punctata,

GBIF Accepted Name: Salvia nemorosa L.