Wood Sage 'Ostfriesland' – Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm

Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’, also known as Wood Sage ‘Ostfriesland’, is a graceful and strong perennial that deserves a prominent place in any garden. With its compact growth habit and deep purple, upright flower spikes, this plant offers impressive color and structure from June to September. Due to the possibility of a second bloom after pruning in July, you can enjoy an even longer period of floral splendor.

This Wood Sage is very popular in bee and butterfly gardens thanks to its nectar-rich flowers that attract many pollinators. Additionally, Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ is also ideal for borders, rock gardens, and natural gardens where a long-flowering, low-maintenance plant is desired.

✅ Features

• Latin name: Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’

• Dutch name: Wood Sage ‘Ostfriesland’

• Height: 40-50 cm

• Width: 30-40 cm

• Leaf: Narrow, elongated, gray-green, slightly aromatic

• Flowers: Deep purple, upright flower spikes

• Blooming period: June – September (with second bloom after pruning)

• Light: Full sun to light partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, nutrient-rich, moderately dry to slightly moist

• Hardiness: Up to -25°C, well resistant to cold, less so to wet winters

• Pruning: Cutting back after the first bloom in July encourages new blooming

• Water: Drought tolerant, provide extra water during prolonged drought

• Fertilization: Light fertilization in spring for better blooming

• Toxic: Not toxic to humans and animals, safe in home and child-friendly gardens

✅ Care Tips

• Location: Choose a sunny spot for optimal blooming. Light partial shade is also acceptable, but blooming may be less intense.

• Soil: Ensure well-drained soil, ideally slightly nutrient-rich. Avoid waterlogged areas to prevent root rot.

• Watering: Keep the soil moist, especially in the first year. Water regularly during dry spells, especially during hot summers.

• Pruning: After the first bloom, cut back the flower stems to encourage a second bloom. This results in a longer and richer blooming period.

• Winter: The plant is very winter hardy, but ensure good drainage during wet winters. Mulching can protect roots.

• Fertilization: Use a light spring fertilization with organic fertilizers or slow-release fertilizers for healthy growth and blooming.

✅ Why choose Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’?

• Long blooming: Enjoy a beautiful purple floral display from June to September with a possible second bloom.

• Pollinator friendly: A natural magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

• Low maintenance: Requires little care, drought tolerant and winter hardy.

• Versatile: Perfect for borders, rock gardens, bee gardens, and natural landscapes.

• Safe: Not toxic to pets and children, making it ideal for family gardens.

✅ Applications

• Ornamental borders and flower borders

• Rock gardens and dry, sunny spots

• Bee and butterfly gardens

• Naturally looking gardens and ecological projects

• Pots and containers on terraces and balconies

✅ Categories

• Perennials

• Bee and butterfly garden plants

• Sunny border plants

• Rock garden plants

• Winter hardy garden plants

✅ Key features in bullets

• Compact, bushy perennial

• Height approx. 40-50 cm, width 30-40 cm

• Purple flower spikes with a long blooming period

• Gray-green, aromatic leaves

• Well resistant to frost down to -25 °C

• Drought tolerant and low maintenance

• Not toxic to humans and animals

• Second bloom possible after pruning