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Salvia pratensis 'Proud Mary'
Salvia pratensis 'Proud Mary'
Salvia pratensis 'Proud Mary'

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Salvia pratensis 'Proud Mary'

(Bi-Color Meadow Sage or Meadow Clary Sage) Exceptionally cold tolerant, Salvia pratensis 'Proud Mary' is our own seed-grown strain of a plant identical to the patented S. pratensis 'Madeline'.

Common name This is the non-scientific name used for a plant. A plant may have several common names, depending on the gardener's location. To further confuse the matter, a common name may be shared by several completely different plants. At Flowers by the Sea, we rely on the scientific name to identify our plants and avoid confusion. Bi-Color Meadow Sage or Meadow Clary Sage
USDA Zones The U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones indicate the temperature zones where a plant is likely to thrive. It is determined by the average annual winter minimum temperature. Actual winter temperatures may be higher or lower than the average. 3 - 9
Size (h/w/fh) The anticipated mature size of the plant: Height, Width & Flower Height. 12"/12"/30"
Exposure This is the average amount of sunlight that a plant needs to thrive. Generally, full sun exposure is 6 or more hours of direct sun daily while partial shade is less than 4 hours of sun or dappled shade all day. Plants may tolerate more sunlight in cooler climates and need afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Full sun
Soil type This is the kind of soil that a plant needs to thrive. Most plants require a well-drained soil that allows the water to soak into the soil without becoming soggy. Sandy and clay soils can be improved by digging in compost to improve drainage. Well drained
Water needs Plants have specific water requirements. Water loving means the plant needs regular watering to keep the soil moist. Average generally indicates applying 1 inch of water per week, or watering when the soil is dry to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. One inch of water is equal to 5 gallons per square yard of soil surface. Average
Container plant? "Yes" indicates that this plant can be successfully grown as a container plant. Yes
Mature height The mature height of this plant in average conditions. 1 foot or less
Mature spread The mature width of this plant in average conditions. 1 foot or less
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This plant is easy to grow in a variety of conditions.
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(Bi-Color Meadow Sage or Meadow Clary Sage) Exceptionally cold tolerant, Salvia pratensis 'Proud Mary' is our own seed-grown strain of a plant identical to the patented S. pratensis 'Madeline'.

We gave Proud Mary the common name of Bi-Color Meadow Sage, because its parrot-beak shaped blossoms are purple on the top lip and white on the bottom. S. pratensis often is called Meadow Clary, so that explains the second common name.

This clump-forming sage's fragrant foliage is mid-green with larger oblong basal leaves. Smaller leaves sparsely punctuate flower spikes dense with blossoms.

This hardy perennial is part of the European Meadow Sage group, which is adaptable from full sun to partial shade. Meadow Sages are known for surviving chilly winters and adapting from full sun to partial shade. They do well with regular supplemental watering based on local rainfall. However, they enjoy lots of moisture as long as soil drainage is good.

Unlike some of its relatives, Bi-Color Meadow Sage tolerates heat. This long-blooming beauty is a favorite with butterflies and honeybees.