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Clary or Turkestan sage, Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica is a highly architectural biennial valued for its crinkled leaves and upright bracts of showy, pollinator-friendly purple flowers.
Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White' is a beautiful cultivar with pure white flowers surrounded by large white bracts. Given their ability to grow in poor, dry soils, Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White' is often grown in sunny gravel gardens. However, it can also be grown in fertile soils that hold more moisture, which will encourage a bushier, lusher plant.
For best results, grow Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White' in full sun or light shade in moist, well-drained soil. Sow the seeds from late summer to early winter to produce plants that will flower the following year. Cutting back the spent flower spikes before they have a chance to set seed may encourage a longer-lived plant.
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Salvia ‘Vatican White’ and wildlife
Salvia ‘Vatican White’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Salvia ‘Vatican White’ poisonous?
Salvia ‘Vatican White’ has no toxic effects reported.
