Salvia pratensis (Meadow clary)

Other names: Meadow sage, Wild sage, Blue sage, Gentian sage

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in light, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun but can also tolerate light shade

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Native to

Europe, Great Britain, Morocco

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is scented

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove flower spikes as they fade to prolong flowering.

Propagation methods

Division

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Other plants

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Salvia

Companion plants (0)

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