Salvia viridis Clary (Labiatae)

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Salvia viridis
Clary
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The Salvia viridis plant species is found in S. Europe. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Clary. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. horminum.

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Latin Name:  Salvia viridis
Common Name:  Clary
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Rocky places and other dry habitats, always on limestone[45, 89].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position[108, 200]. Prefers a rich soil[1]. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet[200]. The plant is strongly aromatic[200]. The flowers can be air-dried and used as everlasting flowers[200]. A good bee plant[46]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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