Woodland Sage Seeds (Salvia nemorosa)

Woodland Sage is a hardy perennial prized for its upright spires of violet-blue flowers that bloom from early summer into autumn. With aromatic foliage and a long flowering season, it’s a pollinator magnet, attracting bees and butterflies all season long. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it’s a reliable choice for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings.

What Makes It Special

• Striking violet-blue flower spikes that bloom for months

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Low-maintenance, hardy, and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Botanical name: Salvia nemorosa

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

• Aromatic foliage

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Naturalistic and dry gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Press seeds lightly into soil; do not cover deeply

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward