Meadow Clary - Salvia pratensis
b560 (Salvia pratensis)
Plant is approx. 50-60 cm in height, with bright dark blue flowers. Does well in dry meadows, but also in field borders and in less-deep soils. Comparatively undemanding.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | herbaceous perennial |
|---|---|
| Comment | cut flower, good for pollinators, edible |
| Salvia pratensis | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 30 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0-0.5 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.