Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White'

Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White'

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Clary sageBiennialFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Vatican White’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Vatican White’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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