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Salvia - Annual Clary 'Blue'
Salvia - Annual Clary 'Blue'
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Salvia - Annual Clary 'Blue'

Salvia viridis
An age-old favorite folk remedy and ornamental flower of cottage gardens, purple-topped Clary has small beaked flowers cradled in large purple veined bracts that develop more and more brilliance and depth as the plant matures. A lovely counterpoint to pink and coral Shirley poppies, drifts of calendula and honeywort, and so much more.
SKU #S261
$3.25
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
175
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1.5-2' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Purple bracts
Features
Scented Leaves
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and lightly firm in.
Sprout Time:
4-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Start in well-drained germinating mix 6-8 weeks before last frost. Water from the bottom and keep at 65-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow at last spring frost date.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Annual clary is welcome in borders, containers, and cutting gardens. The true flowers are small and surrounded by large, colorful bracts. Pinch back once plants reach 6" tall to encourage bushiness and cut for fresh or dried flowers once their saturated color emerges. Deadhead as the bracts age.
Final Spacing:
10"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral, though this species tolerates alkalinity better than others.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost or a granular organic fertilizer when transplanting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems. Emerging seedlings may be susceptible to damping off.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when bracts show saturated color.