annual salvias: Salvia viridis
Botanical name: Salvia viridis
Common name: annual purple sage
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at a glance
Soil: | dry, alkaline, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 3a thru 10b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
butterfly attracting |
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description for "annual salvias: Salvia viridis"
Purple-topped clary was commonly known in the 16th century in England, after the showy top-knot of papery bracts that encircle the tiny true flowers. Available in shades of purple, rose and white, all are patterned with darker veining. They make good cut flowers, fresh or dry. Summer bloom. Self-sows in fertile well-drained soils. Number of weeks from sowing to bloom: 12.