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Meadow Sage

Salvia pratensis, Lamiaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common MallowMalva sylvestris
Trap CropPollinator Sharing
Indian PaintbrushCastilleja coccinea
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Carthusian PinkDianthus carthusianorum
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Oxeye DaisyLeucanthemum vulgare

Oxeye daisy's aggressive spreading and chemical inhibition can suppress meadow sage in grassland settings

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Meadow Sage grow in?

Meadow Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Meadow Sage?

Good companions for Meadow Sage include Common Mallow, Indian Paintbrush, Carthusian Pink.

Design guilds with Meadow Sage and see companion relationships visually.

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