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Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'
Voted one of the Top 10 Perennials of All Time!
Much more compact, longer-blooming, and more intensely colored than others, 'East Friesland' is eye-catching from way across the garden. The deep blue blooms are richly colorful on upright 18-inch plants, blooming heavily in early summer and then repeating their fine show later in the season, often all the way into fall. A spectacular source of dark, intense color and narrow, vertical form, 'East Friesland' is a wonder in the front of the border, and combines well with Shasta Daisies. The flowers also attract butterflies, and are superb for cutting.
Space plants 15 inches apart in the garden, and divide every 3 to 4 years. Not fussy about soil, they flourish in blazing sun, tolerating drought and heat. Zones 4-9.
| Genus | Salvia |
| Species | nemorosa |
| Variety | 'East Friesland' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Early Fall |
| Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 18 in |
| Plant Width | 18 in |
| Bloom Size | 18 in |
| Item Form | 4-inch Pot |
As the deer population has boomed and
food has become scarcer, they have become more aggressive. In some areas deer will
strip your garden bare, leaving nothing green or flowery behind. While there is no such thing as a completely deer-proof garden, there
are some effective things you can do to protect your garden from these
hungry animals.
Use physical barriers
A High Fence
Deer can jump pretty high, but a fence higher than eight feet (higher on an up-slope) and flush with the ground will keep any deer out.
Electric Fences
They are a much easier and less expensive solution. Deer generally will not try to jump electric fences, but will rather try to climb through the wires, receiving a deterring shock.
Bird-Netting
An even less extreme physical option is to put bird netting over your larger and more susceptible plants.
Plant Deer-Resistant Varieties
Herbs, some conifers, and many flowers are some of the best deer-resistant plants. More fragrant plants will often deter predation. Planting just a few deer-resistant plants will limit grazing of your other plants. Remember, "deer-resistant" does not mean deer-proof. A hungry animal will eat just about anything.Having a dog In the Family
Owning a dog, especially a big dog will almost always keep deer from approaching your home. Just the scent of the dog will keep most deer away, and if your dog lives outside you will probably never see any deer.For most gardeners, it is a combination of different solutions that works best. Every gardener has to find the solution that works best in their garden.
