Plant · GBIF taxon 2927028
Purple Wood Sage
Salvia nemorosaAlso known as Woodland Sage, Balkan Clary, Blue Sage, Wild Sage
Purple wood sage forms dense, bushy clumps of aromatic green foliage topped with striking vertical spikes of rich violet-purple flowers. Native to dry meadows across Europe and Western Asia, this hardy perennial produces abundant nectar that attracts hordes of bumblebees, hoverflies, and butterflies throughout summer. Its drought tolerance and resistance to deer and rabbits have made it a cornerstone plant in modern ecological landscaping.
PerennialFloweringPollinator Magnet
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic
Predators
- Slugs
- Snails
- Aphids
ThreatsAgricultural intensification, land development
HabitatsDry meadows, grasslands, steppes, garden borders
Life span5–10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyLamiaceae
- GenusSalvia
- SpeciesSalvia nemorosa
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Spotting: Look for upright violet spikes above rugose foliage from early summer into autumn.
- Garden Use: Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for long-lasting color.
- Maintenance: Cut spent flower stalks back to the base to promote a repeat bloom.
Pollinator Marco Almbauer / CC0 · cc0
Pollinator Andreas Trepte / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Jörg Hempel / CC BY-SA 3.0 de · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Kurt Stüber [1] / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative
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