Salvia pratensis
Meadow sage (Salvia pratensis) is a perennial. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about €5.
A violet-blue wildflower of dry meadows: from late May slender flower spikes rise above a basal rosette of wrinkled leaves and draw bees and bumblebees. Cut it back after the first flush and it often flowers again in late summer. Give it sun and lean, well-drained soil; it suits flower meadows and naturalistic borders, and although single plants may fade after a few years, seedlings usually replace them.
| Group | Perennial |
| Light | Full sun |
| Size after 10 years | 70 cm × 50 cm |
| Ultimate size | 0.3–1 m × 30–90 cm |
| Hardiness | down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Flowering | May–September, blue, purple, pink, white |
| Water need | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no data |
| Spreading | Medium |
| Distance from buildings | no data |
| Distance from paving | no data |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | no data |
| Typical price | from about €5 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. €5 |
Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made
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