Order Code:	SAEFS
Blooms:	Early Summer to Late Summer
Flower Color:	Purple
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Accent Color:	Purple
Soil Condition:	Normal, Sandy
Plant Height:	Medium
Zones:	z4,z5,z6,z7,z8
Found in list(s):	Plants that tolerate a Sandy soil    OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering    Plants that attract Hummingbirds    Rabbit Resistant    Plants that attract Butterflies    Avoid Wetness    Seaside/Salt tolerant    Deer Resistant    Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site    Good for Cut Flowers    Good for Dried Flowers

SALVIA East Friesland (a.k.a. Ostfriesland) - Meadow Sage - Medium, 18" - Plant 16"apart. Zone 4-8 A multitude of 1 1/2' vivid violet-purple spikes starting in early June. Heavily flowering over a nicely textured leaf. Dislikes a spot that is damp over the winter. SAEFS.

General Information
Looking for a summer show of intense color? Easy to grow, salvias perform best in full sun. The color progression in Salvias is: East Friesland-deep purple, May Night-puple blue, Blue Hill-sky blue.

Plant Care
After blooming cut down to basal growth as new growth will be more appealing. May flop if given too rich soil or excessive shade.