Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'

Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' is a compact early blooming perennial known for its dense spikes of deep violet purple flowers held above aromatic gray green foliage. Its strong color, tidy habit, and excellent rebloom potential make it a reliable choice for borders and pollinator gardens.

Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 12 - 18 in

Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (reblooms with deadheading)

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average, well drained soils

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High deer resistance

Native Status

Cultivar of a species native to Europe and western Asia; not native to North America.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

• Highly attractive to bumblebees, honeybees, and other native pollinators.

Butterflies

• Provides consistent nectar for butterflies throughout its bloom period.

Hummingbirds

• Flower spikes are visited by hummingbirds drawn to the tubular blooms.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 12 - 18 in apart for dense, uniform planting.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, and mass plantings where early season color and structure are needed.

Companion Plants

• Heliopsis helianthoides 'Tuscan Sun' - Provides bold yellow contrast and overlapping bloom period.
• Coreopsis verticillata - Adds fine textured foliage and extended summer color.
• Echinacea purpurea - Introduces structural blooms and supports pollinators.
• Panicum virgatum - Adds vertical movement and texture behind compact plantings.