Caradonna Salvia
What: Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ is one of the most sought-after perennial salvias, featuring deep royal blue flower spikes on striking dark burgundy stems. This bold perennial offers fragrant foliage and is both deer resistant and irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Best use: Caradonna Salvia performs outstandingly in mass plantings where its intense color and structural elegance create dramatic impact. It works beautifully in general garden beds, containers, and makes an excellent cut flower for arrangements.
Plant Details
| Height | 24–30 inches |
| Spread | 24 inches |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Dry to moist; adaptable |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Maintenance | Low; best cleaned up in early spring |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Flower Color | Royal blue with burgundy stems |
| Uses | Mass planting, general garden use, containers, cut flowers |




