Sage 'Dark Matter™'
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 12-16 inches
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Spread: 12-20 inches
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Bloom Time: late spring to mid summer
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Bloom: spikes of dark-purple flowers with burgundy calyces
above foliage
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Light: full sun
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Soil: prefers sandy or gravelly soils,
but tolerates most well-drained soil types
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Moisture: average; allow soil to dry
between waterings; drought tolerant once established
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Use: mass planting, border edging,
mixed perennial gardens, container planting, cut flower; flowers attract bees,
butterflies and hummingbird
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Care: low maintenance; take care not to
damage crown when foliage dies back in winter, and clean up in early spring
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Concerns: no serious disease or insect
problems
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Native to: species native to a wide area of
central Europe and western Asia
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Notes: herbaceous perennial with upright
spreading habit; fragrant, narrow green leaves on burgundy stems; somewhat
tolerant of urban pollution; rabbit and deer resistant
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Supplier: K&A Greenhouse
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Welcome Garden B169
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