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Growing Clary Sage (Salvia viridis)
How to grow Salvia viridis (painted sage) from seed: light for germination, transplants or direct sowing, sun, cutting stage and uses.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Salvia viridis (Annual Clary Sage) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 5–12 days at 75–78°F (24–26°C).
SOWING:
Transplants are recommended: sow into 72-cell flats 5–7 weeks before planting out. Press seed gently into the mix, covering it only enough to hold it in place, since it needs light, and bottom water or mist lightly so soil doesn't wash over it. Move seedlings into cell packs or larger containers. Harden off and plant out after the last frost. To sow in place, plant 2–4 seeds every 12–18" and thin to 12–18".
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun; copes with some shade.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Grows about 30–40" tall.
PLANT SPACING:
Space plants 12–18" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
For fresh use, cut once the bracts are fully colored; for drying, once the colored bracts have firmed up a bit, then hang to dry.SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average soil. USES: Fresh or dried cut flower, and excellent in beds, borders, containers and mass plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Salvia viridis.
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