- Botanical name: Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White'
- Common name: Clary sage
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Biennial
White
Green
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.
How to grow Salvia 'Vatican White'
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Plant size
100cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
Do Sow in July |
A
Do Sow in August |
S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do Sow in October |
N
Do Sow in November |
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Do Sow in December |
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J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Salvia 'Vatican White' and wildlife
Salvia 'Vatican White' is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Salvia 'Vatican White' poisonous?
Salvia 'Vatican White' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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