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Purple Wood Sage
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Purple Wood Sage
Salvia nemorosa
Purple Wood Sage is a lovely flower that blooms in bright purple colors. It attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Purple Wood Sage has striking upright spikes of densely packed, small violet-purple flowers. Its square stems and wrinkled, grey-green leaves give it a distinctive appearance, often forming a bushy clump, setting it apart from many round-stemmed plants.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusSalvia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name, 'Salvia', means 'to heal' in ancient Latin!
Look closely! Its stems aren't round, but have four distinct sides!
The tiny purple flowers grow together to form tall, showy spires!
This plant is a cousin to the sage herb you might use for cooking!
Special abilities
Ability
Rebloom Power
Purple Wood Sage can rebloom again and again after pruning, helping it produce more seeds and attract pollinators for longer.
Ability
Dryness Dynamo
Purple Wood Sage has deep roots that help it find water, allowing it to survive in dry places where other plants struggle.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Purple Wood Sage has nectar-rich purple flowers that buzz with energy, drawing in busy bees and beautiful butterflies to help it spread its seeds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-80 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring - Early Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Large fuzzy bees visit for nectar.
pollinates
Painted Lady Butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Sips nectar, aiding in pollen transfer.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always be gentle when touching flowers and ask an adult before picking them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Purple Wood Sage?
30-80 cm
How wide does Purple Wood Sage spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Purple Wood Sage?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Purple Wood Sage bloom?
Late Spring - Early Fall
Is Purple Wood Sage edible?
No
Is Purple Wood Sage toxic?
None
What is Purple Wood Sage's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Purple Wood Sage pollinated?
Insect
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