Of the Salvia nemorosa cultivars we have seen and trialed, S. 'Caradonna' is one of the finest and most distinctive. From Zillmer Nursery in Germany, S. 'Caradonna' was discovered as a seedling of S. 'Wesuve' and in 2000 was awarded the Outstanding New Perennial award by the International Hardy Plant Union. The 12" tall x 18" wide clump is composed of dark purple stems clothed with felty green leaves. In midsummer, the clumps are topped with dramatic upright 2' tall spikes of vivid blue-violet (RHS 89A)...simply stunning! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)
Zone: 4-8 