Salvia sclarea var. turkestaniana 'Vatican White'
Turkestan clary 'Vatican White'
A compact and bushy biennial which forms a basal rosette of aromatic grey-green foliage and short spikes of white flowers with a hint of pale lilac in late summer.
Synonyms
Salvia sclarea 'Vatican White'Salvia sclarea 'Turkestanica Alba'
see moreSalvia sclarea 'Alba'
Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Alba'
Salvia 'Vatican City'
Salvia turkestanica alba
Salvia macrosiphon hort.
Salvia sclarea white-bracted
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Genus
Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering.
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring and by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Often dies after flowering. Self-seeds freely if flower heads are not removed
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
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