Salvia pratensis Meadow clary (Labiatae)

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Salvia pratensis
Meadow clary
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The Salvia pratensis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Meadow clary.

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Latin Name:  Salvia pratensis
Common Name:  Meadow clary
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  A rare native in Britain, growing in old grasslands over chalk and limestone[200].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position[200]. Prefers a rich soil[1]. Requires a good well-drained soil[187]. Hardy to about -25°c[187]. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet[200]. Well suited to the wild garden, growing well in the summer meadow[200]. Plants have stout stems and require little if any staking[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233]. There are many named forms selected for their ornamental value[200].

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