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Salvia nemerosa (1 Page of 5) The Salvia nemerosa plant species is found in Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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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