Salvia Species, Biennial Clary Sage, Muscatel Sage
Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Salvia (SAL-vee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | sclarea var. turkestanica |
Category:
Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Kelseyville, California
San Leandro, California
Kiowa, Colorado
Barbourville, Kentucky
High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico
Salem, Oregon
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jan 16, 2013, steffymoc from Bucharest, this sage has a mentha aquatica var. citrata(lavender,orange,lime) smell. this cultivar is a improved one over the reference. has smaller leaves than the original. nice flowers! |
| Positive | On Jul 3, 2011, Kim_M from Hamburg, PA (Zone 6b) wrote: This plant does not like the sun! I have had to move it several times to areas with more shade. In my opinion it does well with morning sun only. |
| Positive | On Sep 3, 2006, JennyD from near Truro, Cornwall, This plant has many plus points: it grew well to about four feet tall, resisted the slugs and other beasties, stood up and didn't slump or need staking. The flowers were pleasant-looking and lasted a long time and in general the plant was an asset in the border. Geums, for example, looked very nice when growing through this plant. |
