Salvia pratensis 'Evening Attire'

Salvia pratensis 'Evening Attire' – Elegant Meadow Sage

Add sophisticated drama to your garden with Salvia pratensis 'Evening Attire', a stunning meadow sage featuring tall spikes of deep violet-blue flowers with near-black calyxes from late spring through summer. This elegant European perennial reaches 60-75cm tall x 40cm wide with aromatic basal foliage, thriving in Ballarat's cold climate with excellent frost tolerance (hardy to -20°C) and adapting beautifully to full sun and well-drained soils.

Key Features

• Dramatic dark-toned blooms create striking contrast in borders; exceptional pollinator magnet for bees and butterflies
• Perfect companion for Salvia 'Amethyst', Eryngium 'Lapis Blue', or Eucomis 'Purple Reign' in cottage gardens, mixed borders, or gravel plantings
• Low-maintenance perennial: Plant in full sun, any well-drained soil; deadhead for extended blooms; drought tolerant once established

A cold-hardy showstopper for Ballarat gardens—elegant colour and reliable performance in frosty conditions!