Salvia nemorosa
perennialZones 4–9deer resistantSpiky purple-blue flower wands rising above aromatic foliage from late spring through fall. Drought tolerant and beloved by hummingbirds and butterflies.
Remove last year's stems to make way for fresh basal growth.
Cut back spent flower spikes by 1/3 after first bloom flush. This encourages strong reblooming in late summer.
Dried flower spikes provide winter structure. Leave standing until spring cleanup.
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