GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Salvia nemorosa
CommonName: Meadow Sage
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-30°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 22 - 24" (56 - 61cm)
Height: 22 - 24" (56 - 61cm)
Width: 22 - 24" (56 - 61cm)
Exposure: Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 1,000 ppm IBA
Mist: Low
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N at Day 7
Pinching: A soft pinch will increase branching.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 45 to 55°F (7 to 13°C) Days: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: Beneficial; aids in bulking. Not required for flowering.
Daylength: Day length neutral
Watering: Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 200 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: Yes
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: White fly, spider mites, botrytis
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 17-19 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
Bloom Months: March to September