Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica hort.

Also Known As

Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica
Clary Sage
Vatican Clary Sage

Plant type

herb, annual / biennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica hort. plant details

Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica hort. is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial herb with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica hort.

Plant type: annual / biennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, culinary, easy-to-grow, fragrant, heirloom, medicinal, self-sowing, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica hort.

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Permanent in our gardens via self sowing it is rather short lived with large showy bracts subtending the flowers, it is probably the most asked for salvia in our gardens.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A sharp grapefruit and pine scent rises from the bruised leaves and flowers of clary. Traditionally used as an eyewash, or "clear eye", employed in cosmetics, and as a flavoring in Muscatel-type wines. Large leaves are deeply textured and the long-lasting spikes of pale flowers have showy rose or purple bracts. Listed in an 1827 catalog. Self sows.

By: Select Seeds

Similar to the species but with white flowers flecked with pink held on pink stems. To 3' tall with an equal spread. Hardy to 0 °F.

By: Native Sons

Biennial sage that is an annual source of wonder for customers who admire its large, showy pink bracts. Grows to 5' tall x 2' wide in its second year.