Salvia carduacea Thistle sage (Labiatae)

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Salvia carduacea
Thistle sage
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The Salvia carduacea plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Thistle sage.

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Latin Name:  Salvia carduacea
Common Name:  Thistle sage
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.65   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy and gravelly places below 1350 metres[71].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position[200]. Prefers a rich soil[1]. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet[200]. Not very hardy in Britain, it should succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country but is usually either grown as an annual in Britain or grown in an alpine greenhouse[1, 200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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