Biennial Clary. An erect perennial or biennial with wrinkled, mid-green leaves. Spikes of cream and lilac to pink or blue flowers with lilac bracts from spring to summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salvia sclarea
An erect perennial or biennial with wrinkled, mid-green leaves. Spikes of cream and lilac to pink or blue flowers with lilac bracts from spring to summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Salvia |
|---|---|
| Species | sclarea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Biennial Clary |
| Flower Colour | cream, lilac, pink, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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