Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White' - CLARY SAGE 'VATICAN WHITE'

Statuesque and showy short-lived perennial or biennial for sunny garden. Strongly aromatic plant.

2-3' tall x 1-2' wide, flowers in June/July with smaller flowers - the bracts carry the while color. Usually grows as biennial - forms rosette of larger leaves the first season and blooms the next year. Self seeds in the garden.

Culinary plant (seasoning stews or omelets) and and medicinal plant (treating kidney, stomach and other troubles), used in cosmetics and aroma industry.

Full sun, half shade, average soils, prefers drained soil, but is very adaptable (soil with some sand, gritty material, rock or gravel are the best). Medium to dry soil of any pH.

Heat, humidity and drought tolerant plant.

Hardy in zones 4/5 to9.

Deer and rabbit avoid it, attracts butterflies, honeybees and potentially some other pollinators.

Best in sunny or herb garden. Can be combined with many other perennials and grasses.

Pot size : square 3.5" x 5" deep pot

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