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Salvia sclarea 'Vatican White'
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Description
Salvia sclarea 'Vatican White' is an impressive and handsome variety of Clary Sage with spikes of scented, showy white and lime-green bracts, which have a maroon underside. A really choice border plant! Quickly becoming established, the many, strong erect stems to give colour balance to the garden. Grows to 90-100cm. Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, with approximately 700-900 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. The ornamental species are commonly referred to by their genus name Salvia. Salvia sclarea, clary, or clary sage, is a short-lived herbaceous perennial in the genus Salvia. It is native to the northern mediterranean, along with some areas in North Africa and Central Asia. The plant has a lengthy history as a medicinal herb, and is currently grown for its aromatic essential oil.
Main Features
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Type |
Perennial |
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Hardiness |
Fully Hardy |
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Flower Colour |
White |
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Size (H xW) |
70 x 45cm |
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Flowering Season |
Summer |
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Pot Size |
9cm |
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Foliage |
Silver-Green |
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Growth Rate |
Medium Growing |
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Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
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Soil PH |
Any |
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Soil Type |
Well Drained |
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AGM |
No |
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Position |
Full Sun |
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Habit |
Clump Forming |
Cultivation Notes
Requiring little water or attention, this vigorous species really only requires a well drained site in a sunny position. Succeeds in any good soil in full sun or partial shade. Plants are hardy to about -20°c. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet. Rarely, if ever, troubled by hungry deer!
Pruning \ Aftercare : Remove faded flower stems
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