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SALVIA
Commonly known as Sage
In the mint family. Very large genus of about 900 species of annuals, biennials, herbaceous and evergreen perennials and shrubs distributed generally in temperate and tropical regions.
They are frequently aromatic, hairy or woolly and many species attract bees. Some have medicinal and culinary qualities.
Clary (clear-eye) sage, S. verbenaca and S. pratensis are the UK natives. Seeds of the former, from dry pastures and roadsides in southern England, were made in to a mucilage and used to soothe eye irritation, roots were ground as snuff and leaves used as a herb with lemon or orange juice. The latter, meadow clary, has a status of Vulnerable and Near Threatened because of the manufacture of "improved grassland". It is found on calcareous grassland in southern England.
Less hardy varieties can be grown in containers.
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EvergreenVariable, lance-shaped to oblong or linear, toothed or scalloped leaves to 15cm (6in) long
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White
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy subshrub with white-downy stems when young
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)Borderline
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Full sun
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Partial shadeLight, dappled shade
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesLeafhoppers, slugs, snailsPlace of originMexico. Garden origin
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
1m (39in)
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Buy Varieties of SALVIA
SALVIA africana-lutea
(syn. S. aurea) - In mild climates this extraordinary species forms a medium sized perennial shrub. It has large bright yellow clawlike flowers which quickly turn a rusty-brown. One of those plants which makes you stop in your tracks to wonder what it is!
SALVIA 'Amante'
pink flowers from purple calyces
SALVIA 'Amethyst Lips'
small purple flowers, white at the base.
SALVIA 'Amistad'
purple flowers from deep purple calyces
SALVIA argentea
rosettes of silver furry leaves with spikes of soft pink white flowers
SALVIA 'Blue Note'
(syn. S. greggii 'Blue Note') - small true-blue flowers
SALVIA confertiflora
woody-based perennial with long spikes of orange-red flowers in summer. Frost tender
SALVIA dombeyi
brilliant red flowers up to 5 metres long. Our plants flower in late autumn
SALVIA 'Dyson's Joy'
a bicoloured variety with white tinged pink flowers before a pinkish-red calyx
SALVIA 'Embers Wish'
coppery yellow in bud opening to an intense red.
SALVIA guaranitica 'Black and Blue'
purple-blue flowers with near-black calyces. Vigorous
SALVIA x jamensis 'Hot Lips'
two-tone red and white flowers. Bushy perennial
SALVIA x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder'
rich purple. Hardy
SALVIA 'Love and Wishes'
popular runner up in RHS plant of the year 2015 with purple-pink flowers
SALVIA microphylla 'Cerro Potosi'
small magenta-pink flowers