Meadow sage

Meadow sage is a perennial flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae native to Europe and western Asia it is widely admired for its tall spikes of violet-blue purple or sometimes pink flowers that bloom from late spring to midsummer the plant typically grows to a height of 30 to 90 centimeters with square stems and opposite pairs of wrinkled slightly hairy leaves the lower leaves are larger and more rounded while the upper leaves are smaller and lance-shaped its flowers are arranged in whorls along the stem each with a tubular two-lipped corolla designed to attract pollinators such as bees butterflies.

And other beneficial insects meadow sage prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun though it can tolerate light shade it is highly drought tolerant once established and is often found in meadows grasslands open woodlands and roadside verges the plant has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine being valued for its astringent and antiseptic properties and it has also been cultivated for ornamental purposes in gardens where it adds vibrant color and vertical interest meadow sage is an important nectar source for pollinators making it ecologically significant in supporting biodiversity in natural.

And cultivated landscapes its robust nature ease of growth and striking flower spikes make it a favorite among gardeners and landscapers seeking low-maintenance yet visually appealing plants.