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Salvia nemerosa
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The Salvia nemerosa plant species is found in Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Labiatae family.

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Latin Name:  Salvia nemerosa
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.5
 
Habitat:  Rocky slopes, dry meadows and rough ground[187].Rocky slopes in steppes, fallow fields, sloping meadows and waste ground, 1000 - 2300 metres in Turkey[93].



Cultivation Notes:  An easily grown plant[200], it prefers a sunny position and a well-drained soil[190, 200], succeeding in dry soils[190]. Established plants are drought resistant[190]. Hardy to about -20°c[187]. If the plants are dead-headed after flowering they will normally flower again later in the summer[190]. Plants have stout stems and require little if any staking[200]. There are several named forms selected for their ornamental value[188]. This species is well suited to the wild garden, growing well in the summer meadow[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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