Salvia Species, Biennial Clary Sage, Muscatel Sage

Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Synonym
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
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage
Evergreen
Other Details
Other details
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
Category
Perennials
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
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

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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S
(Zone 6b) | January 2013 | positive

this sage has a mentha aquatica var. citrata(lavender,orange,lime) smell. this cultivar is a improved one over the reference. has smaller...Read More

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K
(Zone 7a) | July 2011 | positive

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.

J
J
(Zone 6b) | September 2006 | positive

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...Read More

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