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Meadow Sage

Salvia pratensis

Meadow Sage is a lovely purple flower that grows in sunny fields. It has soft leaves and a sweet smell that attracts bees and butterflies. It's a great plant for gardens and helps make the world beautiful!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Meadow Sage has vibrant purple-blue flowers that grow in tall spikes, creating a striking display in sunny fields. Its leaves are wrinkled and have a slightly hairy texture, often growing in a basal rosette. This plant stands out with its intense coloration and upright floral structure.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusSalvia
Meadow Sage
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Meadow Sage

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient cultures used Meadow Sage in traditional medicine and even as a culinary spice.

Its scientific name, Salvia, comes from a Latin word meaning 'to heal' or 'to save'!

Meadow Sage flowers have a clever trick: they release pollen when a bee lands on them!

This hardy plant can often live for many years, returning bigger and brighter each spring!

Special abilities

Ability

Pollinator Powerhouse

Meadow Sage has unique flowers with 'levers' that gently dust visiting bees with pollen, ensuring effective pollination.

Ability

Aromatic Armor

Meadow Sage has fragrant leaves containing compounds that help deter hungry herbivores from munching on them.

Ability

Drought Defender

Meadow Sage has deep taproots that help it reach water far below the surface, allowing it to survive dry periods.

Measurements & details

Height
30-80 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to mid-summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Bees collect nectar and pollen from its vibrant flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Bumblebees are important pollinators, activating its unique flower mechanism.

eaten by

Garden Snail

Helix aspersa

Snails may occasionally feed on its leaves and young shoots.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Meadow Sage?

30-80 cm

How wide does Meadow Sage spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Meadow Sage?

2-3 cm

When does Meadow Sage bloom?

Late spring to mid-summer

Is Meadow Sage edible?

Yes

Is Meadow Sage toxic?

None

What is Meadow Sage's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Meadow Sage pollinated?

Insect

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