Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

Common Name:
East Friesland Sage

Description:
Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland', also known as East Friesland Sage, is a reliable and striking perennial known for its intense violet-purple flower spikes and dark, almost black stems. Compact and upright in form, it creates a vibrant display from late spring through to early autumn, making it a standout choice for perennial borders, cottage gardens, and mixed planting schemes in Melbourne’s climate. Its aromatic, deep green foliage forms a tidy mound and contrasts beautifully with the richly coloured blooms. Exceptionally attractive to bees and butterflies, 'Ostfriesland' also boasts excellent drought tolerance once established. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and benefits from regular deadheading to extend its flowering period. This cultivar is beloved for its long bloom time, bold colour, and low-maintenance nature, making it ideal for both formal and informal landscapes.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 40 – 50 cm
Width: 30 – 40 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Violet-Purple

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Herbaceous
Perennial
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:
Echinacea purpurea
Lavandula stoechas
Achillea millefolium
Coreopsis verticillata
Nepeta faassenii

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here